This document discusses using technology tools to enhance catechesis and religious education. It introduces Sr. Caroline Cerveny, an expert in digital discipleship, as the presenter. The goals are to demonstrate, discuss, and encourage the use of different digital tools. Ten specific tools are highlighted: Delicious for social bookmarking, Skype for online meetings, SlideShare for presentations, Wordle for word clouds, Google Forms for surveys, Geocaching for treasure hunting, Voicethread for digital storytelling, Google Docs for file sharing, Glogster for multimedia mashups, and Yodio for podcasts. The presentation encourages applying these tools to catechetical settings and opens the conversation
Connectivism and Social Media - Educ 407Ms. Holmwood
This presentation was created for an undergrad education class at UBC (Okanagan). It was intended to introduce pre-service teachers to some of the concepts of connectivism and social media.
Overview of online collaboration and social networking tools for the purposes of online learning, stakeholder / community engagement as well as remote work / telecommuting.
Connectivism and Social Media - Educ 407Ms. Holmwood
This presentation was created for an undergrad education class at UBC (Okanagan). It was intended to introduce pre-service teachers to some of the concepts of connectivism and social media.
Overview of online collaboration and social networking tools for the purposes of online learning, stakeholder / community engagement as well as remote work / telecommuting.
Overview of the 13 Things covered in Baker's Dozen, Learning 2.0 Arizona (The First Batch). Presented at the Arizona Library Association Conference in December 2009.
Abstract: Social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have become common place for personal use, but how do we leverage these free tools to not only connect with our clientele but promote Extension to new audiences. Currently, there are 25 million Twitter accounts, over 500 million active Facebook users and 2 billion videos watched daily on YouTube, therefore, it makes sense for Extension to have a presence where users are spending time. For Extension personnel, understanding the benefits and learning the uses of social media tools is a tremendous opportunity to transition our past outreach excellence into a new, non-traditional format for the future. Join us to learn how to engage your clients, colleagues and supporters in social networks as well as exposure Extension content to a new demographic.
A workshop presented at the Sandhurst Diocese Education Conference
This workshop will focus on the “New” read-write web and look at the many opportunities to use these web tools in your classroom.
The support bog can be found at http://sandhurst.edublogs.org
Enhancing Sacramental Preparation with a Tech TwistCaroline Cerveny
This workshop presentation highlights how various technology tools may be used to enhance the teaching of sacramental theology to a variety of audiences. Let's use our imaginations and creativity as we engage in faith formation with our wonderful Digital Immigrants.
The annotated slides from a webinar I presented for http://www.pkids.org about social media and public health . Links to the recording archive are listed in the first slide notes.
Overview of the 13 Things covered in Baker's Dozen, Learning 2.0 Arizona (The First Batch). Presented at the Arizona Library Association Conference in December 2009.
Abstract: Social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have become common place for personal use, but how do we leverage these free tools to not only connect with our clientele but promote Extension to new audiences. Currently, there are 25 million Twitter accounts, over 500 million active Facebook users and 2 billion videos watched daily on YouTube, therefore, it makes sense for Extension to have a presence where users are spending time. For Extension personnel, understanding the benefits and learning the uses of social media tools is a tremendous opportunity to transition our past outreach excellence into a new, non-traditional format for the future. Join us to learn how to engage your clients, colleagues and supporters in social networks as well as exposure Extension content to a new demographic.
A workshop presented at the Sandhurst Diocese Education Conference
This workshop will focus on the “New” read-write web and look at the many opportunities to use these web tools in your classroom.
The support bog can be found at http://sandhurst.edublogs.org
Enhancing Sacramental Preparation with a Tech TwistCaroline Cerveny
This workshop presentation highlights how various technology tools may be used to enhance the teaching of sacramental theology to a variety of audiences. Let's use our imaginations and creativity as we engage in faith formation with our wonderful Digital Immigrants.
The annotated slides from a webinar I presented for http://www.pkids.org about social media and public health . Links to the recording archive are listed in the first slide notes.
Today's students have a wealth of e-tools (Internet, iPods, computers, and...) available to them to enhance their learning. How can we use these etools in parish or school settings with low-end or high-end tech environments?
21st Century Catechesis Sharing the Faith in a Digital WorldCaroline Cerveny
What does it mean to be a pioneer today to share faith in a Digital World? Come to share your story of what you may be pioneering. Or come to learn how others are beginning to pioneer with digital tools to share faith with children, youth, young adults, and RCIA. This will give you an opportunity to hear what is beginning to emerge in today's Digital World.
Here you will find our Digital Discipleship Boot Camp participants response to the question - What is one inspiring message you want to pass on to future participants in this course?
Presentation given at ASTD TechKnowledge 2010. Covers open education, social media, and tools and technologies used to facilitate open education and new media.
Social Media: Are you maximising its potential? #AHEIAJoyce Seitzinger
Invited Speaker presentation at the Australian Higher Educational Industrial Association (AHEIA) conference in Sydney, 17 May 2013.
This audience consisted mainly of HR managers in higher education organisations, so I aimed to show the rise of the networked academic and the advantages of networked practices by employees, and ask them if/how the organisation's policies enable or support those networked practitioners.
ETUG Spring 2014 - My Toolbox is Full - How Why and When to use Digital Tools...BCcampus
The purpose of this workshop is to explore digital tools that can be used to facilitate communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity for online students. We will look at a variety of tools and examine how they can be used for formative learning activities as well as assessments. Participants will be given the opportunity to explore specific websites and applications, reflect on current practices, and consider the benefits and limitations of use. We will also address concerns for implementation, such as evaluating non-traditional assignments, guiding both tech-savvy and tech-wary students, and other issues, such as copyright and privacy concerns
The Gutenberg printing press in the 1450s opened new technology that affected the everyday world. This change was part of a disruptive force on church and society – a Copernicum Revolution. New ways of learning and new resources became available. What happened then was a gradual, profound change not just in the ways people communicated but, in the ways, people thought and the ways in which they formed meaning. I believe similar changes are unavoidable now and in fact are already happening. Digital Culture is surrounding us in a variety of ways, is real and can no longer be feared or ignored in the Church. Today’s workshop will provide a place to begin exploring what is meant by Digital Discipleship and/or Digital Ministry.
In the 50th World Day of Social Communications message, entitled Communication and Mercy: A Fruitful Encounter, Pope Francis said that “emails, text messages, social networks and chats” can be “fully human forms of communication”.
“It is not technology which determines whether or not communication is authentic, but rather the human heart and our capacity to use wisely the means at our disposal,” the Pope said.
He added: “Communication, wherever and however it takes place, has opened up broader horizons for many people. This is a gift of God which involves a great responsibility. I like to refer to this power of communication as ‘closeness’.”
Goals:
• To raise consciousness – What does it mean to “lead” at a time of transition often referred to as “middle space” in our evolving digital culture?
• To identify the new skills (best-practices) that are needed to effectively engage in ministry in our evolving digital culture.
The everyday world around us is utilizing tools and social media in their communications world. How are our parishes engaged in this digital communications world? What can parish clergy, staff, and parishioners do to engage others in this digital world?
Rather than lament the loss of a 1950s model where churches were typically the center of social of social and cultural life in American, how do we adapt to a world where technology is an integral part of everyday life?
Pope Francis recently said "that if guided by the Holy Spirit, we can discover opportunities to lead humankind toward God" by using the Internet. Is this opportunity one of being a DIGITAL DISCIPLE? Being a Digital Disciple involves being a real person with a passion to share goodness, faith, and more in an online environment. Is it possible? What is the balance of digital communication and authentic and direct human relations? Does it just involve social media or is there more? What does it mean to be connected? What is the "attitude" that I bring to the digital environment? As a lay minister, when I communicate in today's online environment, what are my family, friends, and parishioners expecting? Is proclaiming Christ in the digital era a work of youth or of all of us?
The Technology & Pastoral Planning workshop explores what is important while planning and implementing technology into your parish (or diocesan) Pastoral Plan.
Yes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are the often used tools in our parish digital spaces! Yet these social media tools remain the tip of the iceberg. A number of other tools are available to you! Just because they are strange names does not mean they are to be ignored and forgotten. Rather these twenty-first century tools can each be valuable additions to your ministry resources. Many graduates of our Digital Discipleship Boot Camp have been amazed at how easy and helpful these tools can be in ministry and evangelization. No matter what your ministry these are a gift waiting for you. Come and See! You will be wonderfully surprised!
Building the Future of Catechesis in a Digital WorldCaroline Cerveny
A presentation for the sponsoring groups of Dioceses of Owensboro and Evansville and St. Meinrad School of Theology for the Catechetical Leadership Institute.
This 21st century presents opportunities and challenges. What do today's catechetical leader and catechist need to know about technology? How do we employ technology to transform and enhance catechesis? What does it mean to accept the challenge of, and actively participate in learning new technologies? What catechetical materials exist in a digital format and are we ready for them? What technology standards do we need to move forward? Come to engage in a conversation as we ask ourselves, how do we catechize in a Digital World?
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2. CaTECHesis with Tech Tools
• Sr. Caroline Cerveny, SSJ-TOSF
• President and Founder of Interactive
Connections
• Co-founder of Digital Discipleship Boot
Camp
Sponsored By:
7. My Goals today are to . . .
• Demonstrate
• Talk about
• Encourage you
• Highlight different tools to try
• And to just open up the conversation with you!
• Encourage you to be a “Digital Disciple”
16. "All of these tasks are necessary. As the vitality of the
human body depends on the proper function of all of its
organs, so also the maturation of the Christian life
requires that it be cultivated in all its dimensions:
knowledge of the faith, liturgical life, moral formation,
prayer, belonging to community, missionary spirit.
When catechesis omits one of these elements, the
Christian faith does not attain full development.
General Directory for Catechesis, paragraph 87
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc
_con_ccatheduc_doc_17041998_directory-for-catechesis_en.html
20. HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering
LOWER ORDER
SKILLS
http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Bloom%27s+Digital+Taxonomy
21. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
23. Photo by Ihtatho – labeled for reuse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ihtatho/627226315/sizes/l/in/photostream/
24. How Can You Apply What You will
Learn to
Your Catechetical Setting?
10 Great Ideas
25. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
26. Social Bookmarking: 1
Delicious
http://www.delicious.com
• Online Bookmarking
•Place holder
•Free
•Store
•Share
• Database of Links
28. CURATION
Curation is becoming an
increasingly important term and
for good reason: the online
world is increasingly messy,
muddled and full of blind alleys.
- Tom Foremski
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/foremski/curation-versus-aggregation-represents-human-web-versus-machine-web/1569
29. What is curation?
Curation is a person or
persons, engaged in the
act of choosing and
presenting things related to
a specific topic and
context. - Tom Foremski
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/foremski/curation-versus-aggregation-represents-human-web-versus-machine-web/1569
32. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-
SKILLS world/
33. Online Meeting: SKYPE 2
http://www.delicious.com
• Video Calling
• One-to-One (Free)
• Group (Fee)
• Computer
• Phone
• Television
38. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-
SKILLS world/
39. Presentation Tools: 3
Slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net
• Share PowerPoint or
Keynote
Presentations
• Hosting Service
• Free Service
• Embed Option
41. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
42. Word Cloud Generators: Wordle
http://www.wordle.net
4
• Word Cloud Generator
• Requires Java enabled
• Free to use in any way
http://www.wordle.net/
• Open to all
• Once saved, it’s public
• Not filtered – take your
chances!
45. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
46. Online Surveys: Google Forms
5
• Online Survey Tool
• Free w/ Google Acct.
• Web-based – URL
• Embed it in webpage
• Spreadsheet or Form View
• Question Types
• Analytics
47.
48.
49. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
50. Discovering the World of Catholic
Treasures Through High-Tech Treasure
Hunting: Geocaching
http://www.geocaching.com
• GPS Hide and Seek
Game
•Cross-Curricular
Applications
•Interactive
•Creative Problem-Solving
6 •Long-Term Activity
•Trackables, Virtual
Caches, and real Caches
•Great Family Fun!
54. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-world/
SKILLS
55. Digital Storytelling: Voicethread
7
http://voicethread.com
•Create a Story using
images, audio, video
•Collaborative
•Educator Account
•Privacy Options
•Easy, Engaging and
Creative
56.
57.
58.
59.
60. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Google Docs
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-
SKILLS world/
61. File Sharing: Google Docs
8
http://docs.google.com
•Online Word Processing
•Online File Sharing
•No More E-Mailing
Versions
•1 GB Free Storage
•Some Formatting Limits
•Not a Round-Trip Ticket
62.
63. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-
SKILLS world/
66. Web 2.0 Technology
HIGHER ORDER
SKILLS
Create and share Videos or Podcasts
Evaluate by Blogging, Surveys
Organize and analyze with
multi media creations, mashups
Applying with Cloud Computing
Summarizing with Twitter or Facebook
Remembering with Delicious
LOWER ORDER http://www.openeducation.net/2008/04/11/blooms-taxonomy-and-the-digital-
SKILLS world/
67. Podcasts: Yodio 10
http://yodio.com
• Creative
• Free
• Add Voice to Photo
• Multimedia
• Uses a Cell Phone
• Post via: Yodio
Marketplace, publish to
Web, Embed in blog,
Email to Families