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Meet Joy Jenkins: 21st Century Teacher of Bible History
Today’s challenge – teaching differently! Many of our mindsets go back to traditional 20th Century teaching models that are: Textbook driven Passive learning Teacher-centered: teacher is center of...
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Online Collaboration & Communication Tools
I’m back to my desk after being very involved in the Interactive Connections Conference that was held in Orlando, Florida last week. In the near future I will share more about the conference. Overall...
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The Complete Catechist Guide To Using Skype
Educators have used many digital tools in their classrooms. We can learn from them! Edublogger Sue Waters on April 11, 2011 posted a wonderful article outlining everything you need to know about Skype...
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A Scripture Digital Storytelling Prayer Experience
So you would like to do a Scripture Digital Storytelling Prayer Experience with your junior high or high school students? Or you would like to involve the young adults or the adults in your RCIA group...
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Wikis in Your Religion Classroom
What is a wiki? Well I love the Wikis in Plain English Video! Watch it now to learn more about what is an editable webpage/site that is great for collaboration. To learn more about what wiki you might...
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25 Signs You’re a 21st Century Catechist
Are catechists becoming 21st Century faith leaders? Let’s explore how this could happen! PLUS, if you have a sign to share….you may win! Keep reading to find out how… Here are 25 signs that you are...
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Glogster – A Web 2.0 Tool
Web 2.0 tools are normally free and easy to use. There are all types of activities that you could do in your religion classroom with the Glogster tool. To find out more about Glogster, watch this...
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We will be in Orlando next week!
The third annual Interactive Connections Conference takes place Monday (evening), January 23 thru Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Doubletree Orlando at Seaworld. The theme “Incarnating the Gospel in...
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New Year Resolutions for Our Catechists
As I was reading Isaac Pineda’s blog post “3 New Year’s resolutions educators should consider,” I thought – What New Year resolutions do we need to inspire our catechists in this wonderful 2014? I...
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Websites Without a Lot of Work
There are many parishes in our church with limited funds, limited staff, and would love to have a nice looking website. On Friday, March 28, 2014 I attended Websites Without a Lot of Work workshop...
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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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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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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: You embrace technology! New tools, new...
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How can WE REDEEM Technology?
As I read Tim Elmore’s blog post “Technology is not the enemy as long as we redeem it” I resonated with a comment he made… Technology isn’t going away—so we’re going to have to find ways to redeem it....
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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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Forming Catechists for the 21st Century
Once upon a time I was a Diocesan Director of Catechetics! One of our major tasks in the diocese was the training and formation of our catechists. After working at the Diocesan or Archdiocesan Level...
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So You’re Going to Be a 21st Century Catechist!
You’ve caught on and realize that the students in your classroom are Digital Natives with a smartphone or tablet in their pocket or backpack. In addition to figuring out the best web applications or...
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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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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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