Perhaps you have noticed the movement over the past few years to outfit classrooms with interactive whiteboards. Schools all over the country are finding creative ways to raise money for the purchase and installation of these tools.  Interactive whiteboards, whether they are from Promethean, Smart, or some other company, have the ability to meet the needs of all learners - kinesthetic, auditory, and visual - within a classroom.
 
Recently I shared a presentation with a group of administrators from around the country. I posed a very important question to them: "Now that your schools have spent tens of thousands of dollars on interactive whiteboards, do you know what the current research says about how to get the most out of these tools for student learning?" Only one participant raised his hand. In other words, many schools were probably not getting the greatest benefit out of their investment.
 
We all want to be effective stewards of what God has given us - students, technology tools, etc. Doesn't it then make sense to take the time to know how to do that in the best way possible? This is where The Ministry Technology Mentor (MTM) Project can help. Through the discipline of engaging in graduate level courses for professional development at a fraction of the normal cost, online students are exposed to the discipline of examining current educational technology research and provided the necessary resources to make informed decisions for their school. Student are equipped and empowered to avoid being swayed by the latest technology fad but to rigorously embrace those tools and practices that will provide the greatest benefit for the children that we serve. Isn't that we all want - to serve God's children and give them the best educational experience possible?
 
Take a look at the future course offerings from MTM and our partner, Concordia University Wisconsin, found below this article. We look forward to having you join us as together we seek to best prepare our children for their future.