Media / Technology in the Classroom
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In a "high tech, low touch" world, teachers need to consider ways to implement technology but they also need to remember the primary purpose -- to help people "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
Technology must be seen as supplemental and never a replacement for these vital elements. |
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Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teaching with Software - Site says you are permitted to print this document as it is or download it in a Word Document file and make adaptations to your situation to distribute to your teachers.
Articles, Online:
- 9 Tips for a Great Media-Based Series - geared to youth
- Do-It-Yourself Video Curriculum
- From Goo-Goo to Google
- In Their Own Language: Kids, Computers, and Christian Education (pdf)
- Ministering to Media-Minded Kids
- Teaching students with technology
- Teaching with Video
- The Four Words that should Define and Guide Your Adult Computer Lab Teachers
- The Ten Most Common Computer Lab Mistakes
- Tips for Preparing Your PowerPoint Presentation
- Tuned In to Faith Lessons
- Using the Computer to Make Material for Children's Bible Classes
Audio Recording:
- How to Use PowerPoint and Other Tools Effectively in Leading Small Groups by Keith McPhearson at the 2009 Greater Chicago Sunday School Association Conference (#119 in the list, on CD or MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Making Terrific Handouts: Your Computer + Free Software + Clip Art by Tom Finley at the 2009 Northwest Christian Education Conference (#29 in the list, on CD or MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Outside Tech, Inside Teach by Robert Wallace at the GWCEA, Greater Washington Christian Education Association 2007 (#177 in the list, on CD and MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Teaching from Youth Culture - Music, Movies, & Media by Kristy Bowers at the GWCEA, Greater Washington Christian Education Association 2007 (#18 in the list, on CD and MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Techno-Teaching the Next Generation by Patrice Henderson at the 2009 Greater Chicago Sunday School Association Conference (#98 in the list, on CD or MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Using Technology to Understand & Teach God's Word, by Keith McPhearson at the 2009 Greater Chicago Sunday School Association Conference (#139 in the list, on CD or MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Using the Internet for Bible Study and Research by Cecilia B. Dennery at the GWCEA, Greater Washington Christian Education Association 2007 (#31 in the list, on CD and MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
Books:
- Branding Faith: Why Some Churches and Non-profits Impact the Culture and Others Don't by Phil Cooke
- Computers, Kids, and Christian Education: How to Use Computers in Your Christian Education Program by Neil MacQueen
Handouts:
- Bible Learning Activities for Children by Ministry Tools Resource Center
This resource provides you with one page handouts about eight different Bible Learning Activities, media being one of them, that are good methods to use when teaching children. On the media handout, teachers will acquire tips on how to choose media for their lesson and what to remember when using it.
Magazines:
- Christian Video Magazine - This is a free digitally delivered magazine.
Resources:
- Bible Reference Software - at ChristianBook.com
- Educational Software - at ChristianBook.com
- Games Software - at ChristianBook.com
- Internet Safety Software for Church, School, Home
- DVDs at Christianbook.com
- DVDs at Nest Entertainment
- Video Downloads at BluefishTV.com
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