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Engaging the Digital Disciple
Today’s students have numerous gadgets in their pockets and backpacks – primarily smart phones, tablets, and laptops. Yet, have we considered how we could utilize these tools in faith formation?...
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Returning soon!
There are moments when we just get “over scheduled.” That happened to me from May through September of this year. I have been pondering a variety of articles, which are in “draft” form in my mind....
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I Believe in the Value of Connectedness
I recently discovered Tom Spiglanin’s article “I Believe in the Value of Connectedness” where he characterized the connectedness of the business organization. In his opening paragraph, he said: While...
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What is FETC?
This week I will be in Orlando attending the FETC Conference. What is FETC? Well, FETC is the acronym for the Florida Educational Technology Conference. So why attend FETC? There are three reasons...
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Inspirational Moments
One of the reasons I go to the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC), is to meet folks who will inspire me to learn new things. Recently I was reminded how simple conversations with others...
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Learn by Doing: A Lent Challenge!
During this wonderful season of Lent, we are challenging ourselves to any of the following: 40 Things to Give Up for Lent: The List. These are all wonderful opportunities to develop our Spiritual...
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Becoming an Innovative Catechist in our Digital Culture
A catechist in today’s learning environment – is challenged! Why? Their students are often engaged in some wonderful learning environments that utilize a variety of digital learning methods in their...
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5 Inspiring Ways: Use Twitter in Religion Class
One social media tool that I love is Twitter! Why? In 140 characters or less I can send a message to others simply using a mobile tool and the Twitter App which is available for both iPhone and...
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Word Clouds in the Religion Classroom
As I read Michael Gormon’s post 200 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom , I missed seeing suggestions for the subject of RELIGION. So here are 8 Suggestions for using a WordCloud in your religion...
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Curiosity is Intelligence having fun!
The saying attributed to Albert Einstein – Curiosity is intelligence having fun – is something to keep in mind as I return to writing articles about technology in ministry. Why? I call all involved...
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10 Signs You are a 21st Century Catechist (It’s time to Celebrate It)
Picture by Frankeleon licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 2.0 Of course, catechesis today involves the heart, head and more! As a catechist, you are challenged to teach the faith not only to...
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How to Make & Share a Scripture Story Video on Facebook
Every parish has a Facebook page! So what about creating a short Sunday Gospel video that highlights the scripture story of the day? In addition, include one, two, or three reflection questions...
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Digital Discipleship: It matters for Everyone (Part I)
Sherry Weddell in Forming Intentional Disciples says, “We must be convinced that all the baptized – unless they die early or are incapable of making such a decision – will eventually be called to make...
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Digital Discipleship: The Personal Facebook Experience (Part II)
Why Facebook? Some basic stats highlight why this tool can be a fruitful opportunity for everyday evangelization. 1.09 billion people log onto Facebook daily (DAU) – March 2016, which represents a...
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Digital Discipleship: Twitter, Instagram, and … (Part III)
We live in the midst of an evolving Digital Culture with its own language and skills. It’s almost like going to a foreign land where we may often feel like a “stranger.” So, when others begin to say...
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Tell A Gospel Story
KidsSpace is a website sponsored by the Toronto Public Library. One of the helpful tools is a way to engage children in telling a story. After I played with the tool, here is a suggestion for you to...
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The Role of the Catechist in the Age of Google & Alternative Facts
Today we are surrounded by digital information that is created by a variety of organizations and individuals. In a matter of seconds a search finds thousands of possible resources related to the...
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