4. God of all blessings,
source of all life,
giver of all grace:
We thank you for the mystery of creation,
for the beauty that the eye can see,
for the joy that the ear may hear,
for the unknown
that we cannot behold, filling the universe with wonder;
for the expanse of space
that draws us beyond the definitions of our selves.
For these, and all blessings,
we give you thanks, eternal, loving God,
through Jesus Christ we pray.
Amen. Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Prayers/Christian/Gratitude/Prayer-Of- Thanksgiving.aspx#ixzz1TGs4teuQ
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5. •What is a Capstone Project?
• Explain the three phases of the capstone project & Due Dates
•Review the Rubrics
•Brainstorm projects for a parish, school, or adult setting
•Identify relevant research about technology and learning, especially as applied to faith settings
•How to cite online material using CiteFast and BibMe
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6. As found on Wikipedia, a capstone is literally, “one of the finishing or protective stones that form the top of an exterior masonry wall or building.”
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For DDBC, it’s an opportunity…
• to apply what you have learned
• to create a final project that shows how you are integrating technology in your ministry It will be…
• your “crowning achievement, point, element, or event.”
• “the final stroke; the culmination or acme”
8. 1.Project Title
2.Project Description
3.Project Goals
4.Audience Description
5.Projected Timeline
6.Technology To Be Utilized
7.Projected Budget
8.Do you need Departmental or Administrator approval? If yes, please indicate the steps you have taken.
Phase I – Proposal
Proposal Deadline: September 25, 2015
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In your project goals, please include a statement that is focused on the use of technology to enhance the building of community in your school or parish.
We are about showing how digital tools can be part of building and developing a community of believers.
10. •Two month period to complete your project
•Projects should be implemented between Sept. 25 – Nov. 24, 2014
•Projects must be completed and posted on the wiki by Nov. 24, 2014
Phase II – Implementation
Deadline: Nov. 25, 2014
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11. •Limit your project to TWO MONTHS
•Creatively engage your audience
•Use social media
•Refer to the RUBRICS often
•Consult with your mentor as needed
•Be flexible and make adjustments as needed
•Pace yourself to finish ON TIME
•Written work will follow!
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12. Write a 500 word essay summarizing your DDBC experience and how you plan to apply what you learned to your ministry. Demonstrate how you have applied your understanding of ISTE's Standards for Teachers and applied them to a faith learning environment. Include reference to relevant research about technology and learning, especially as applied to faith settings, if appropriate.
Phase III – Part A: Essay
Deadline: December 5, 2014
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13. Part B:
Write an article for publication that would tell the story of your final project so that others could learn and apply what you did to their own parish or school setting.
Phase III – Part B: Article for Publication
Deadline: December 5, 2014
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14. Part C:
Complete your application and pay the fee for your CEU’s with the University of Dayton
Deadline for Essay, Article and CEU application: December 5, 2014
Sr. Caroline will send you the paperwork for the CEU Application.
Phase III – Part C: CEU Application
Deadline: December 5, 2014
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22. •Your Capstone Mentor may be different from your module Coach
•Changes are made based on number of projects supervised and project interest or theme
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•Proposal due September 25
•Project completed by November 24
•CEU Application due December 1
•Written Essay and Article due on December 5
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From our last module until the completion of your projects, continue to interact with your classmates via Facebook, Twitter, and Digital Catechesis. Our goal is to become a community of Digital Disciples who support on another in the use of digital tools in catechesis.