Salman Khan outlines the new direction education enabled by technology should go. Would this approach help transform and rescue our Lutheran schools from a slow death AND enable a truly global outreach? Teacher as coach and guide . . .

Get the most out Google for Nonprofits - get refamiliarized with using Google apps and tools to achieve a nonprofit goals.

Brainstorming is a powerful but underutilized tool in Christian ministry, education, and in the body of Christ in general. This article gives practical guidance for moderating a secular brainstorming session. What solutions might we Christians discover when we steep our hearts and minds in God's Word, prayerfully gather, inviting the Creator-Spirit to open our eyes and minds to see the creative opportunies which God's challenges ("obstacles") occasion.

Accordance is offering this 25% off coupon good on any of their products until April 30, 2012. Also, Accordance products, modules, etc can now be purchased in the Mac App store.

April 3 to 9 Olive Tree is giving away a Free e-copy of the ESV Bible which is one of the translations being considered for adoption by the WELS. Olive Tree's Bible Reader is my choice for lowest cost, richest features of available cross platform digital Bible Study tools. Nice paralleling of multiple translations along side original and nonenglish language editions (Greek, Hebrew, Latin, etc.). Large library of Bibles and commentaries to chose from. Better prices and far less blotted than Logos.

Some research suggests that on-line reading (and learning) is not as memorable as reading hard copy. Learning strategies will need to be adjusted.

TED talks/videos can be a great source of free classroom or individual student enrichment. Naturally, use with caution. TED materials are typically most appropriate for upper grade levels, but expecially visual presentations could be repurposed for the lower grade levels.

Part of a series on how to use Google Apps in the classroom, both for students and teachers.

What to learn from Steve Jobs even though he was clearly an abusive jerk.

Beta version released of video meeting software enabling more than 10 individuals to interact.

One Room School advantages which Christian school teachers and champions need to herald. Bookmark and read this NYTimes article. Teacher student relationships are more important to effective learning than physical resources. Are our classroom strategies still based on the Prussian model? or are we leveaging the strengths and wisdom of the One Room School?

Excellent short article with essential IT management concerns and strategies for colleges and other non-profits, including  our synod, high schools, schools and, yes, churches. The same key questions and communication activities need to take place. The upfront costs of an IT system are only the beginning. The costs over the lifetime of the system (even a single computer with software) need to be included and budgeted. 

Gates Foundation article about Edusurge.com which aggregates and shifts through the effectiveness and utility of emerging classroom educational technologies.

Finally! A book aimed at helping non-profits identify usable communication strategies for social media engage based on case studies (i.e. examples). Many congregations and schools forget to sets goals and plan for internal and external communications and nurture let alone plug into the potential of social media to grow the kingdom of the Lord. As I recall, "Engage!" isn't simply the command of a fictional Star Trek captain, it's the command of the real Captain of the stars . . .

iPad and Android "flashless" apps have been released. iPad and Android users with network connectivity can now search, lookup and read many different Bible translations (NIV, God's Word, ASV, etc., on the go. You can also add and reference study notes too.

David Pogue helps clear up common questions about the OnLive virtual PC service. When your last mile bandwidth is limited or capped, this service rocks.

Manage up to 30 iOS devices at a time with Apple's new Configurator app. Aimed at schools and businesses with multiple iOS iPhones, iPads, etc. to administrate.