10 Ways to Affirm that You Are a Tech-Savvy Catechist

As the digital world continues to surround us, how do we know if we are ready to adapt to this ever changing world? Here are 10 simple points to keep in mind:

1. You embrace technology! New tools, new media of various types, you take time to explore and learn what is available. You are not afraid to try!
2. Digital Citizenship is important to you. You model it in your everyday digital world. You encourage others to be responsible digital citizens.
3. Digital Discipleship means that you are willing to share your faith with others online via various social media tools.
4. You are a partner and collaborator with others across the world. You are aware of how social media tools are utilized to bring people together to share projects and faith with one another. These colleagues are also available to assist you when needed.
5. You are aware that this digital world is a new culture, language, and involves learning new skills. You take time to learn new trends and understand how they can be integrated into the faith community.
6. You find time to learn on an ongoing basis, participating in webinars, attending conferences, searching You Tube or Google for what you need to know, and more!
7. Your network of friends are colleagues you may see every day as well as your online friends. You relish the day your online friends will meet you F2F. You’ve learned that social networking connects you with new and lasting friendships. You know that online community is possible!
8. The term PLN – Personal Learning Network is real for you. You have cultivated a group of friends (both online and offline) who are there to coach, mentor, and challenge you.  When you have tech problems, your PLN is available to help you think outside the box!
9. When you are working with students, they know you are awesome! You engage them in learning and sharing their faith in creative digital ways that often surprise them.
10. Your students, parents, or others follow your blog or Twitter feed or any of your other social media options (e.g., Pinterest, etc.). Your students know that they can find helpful tips and resources in your comments.