Computers/Technology

Join the Advent Conspiracy this December!

pure.imagination — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:41:49 -0600

"What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?" Advent Conspiracy is a movement to bring Americans back to the original focus of Christm

Chase Jesus, Not the Church

joshchapman — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:24:04 -0600

I read an interesting article by Greg Atkinson today that really resonates with me. The long and short, there are too many young, gifted christians that (once pegged by the established leadership) are ’strongly’ encouraged to take a predetermined path that isn’t actually based necessarily on what Christ would guide them to do.

It’s not easy figuring out what we’re supposed to do with “the rest of our lives,” but there are definitely enough avenues for talented young men and women who follow Christ.

10 Things You Can Do to End Online Segregation

Andrew Sears — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:47:29 -0600

Ending online segregation is about using online tools to leverage your social network and friends in order to advocate for social justice. Every person could help bring thousands of dollars of resources to at-risk communities with just a little effort toward ending online segregation. The following are some important ways you can help end online segregation:

How Social Media Helped Elect Our 44th President

joshchapman — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:15:38 -0600

It's not hard to feel a small sigh of relief now that we've gotten through this season's Presidential Election. It was everywhere, on our TV's and radios, in our mailboxes and driveways. Sometimes it even felt it was waiting right outside your door...

Guide to Adding Language Translation to Your Ministry's Website

EvanDonovan — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:53:36 -0500

In today's world of global communications, websites should serve the needs of international visitors, not just English speakers. Adding automatic language translation to your website shows sensitivity to the needs of international visitors, and is an easy way to boost page views. This post will briefly describe two ways to add language translation.

Computer Curricula (Jonathan Moy 07-08)

Miki — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:16 -0500

Member Name: Jonathan Moy

Service Site: Pui Tak Center

Site Location: Chicago, IL

Project Description: Jonathan Moy's year-long replicable project focuses on introductory computer curricula for elementary students. Jonathan created and implemented three separate curricula, targeting different grade levels (grades 1-2, grades 3-4, grades 5-6)

Each curriculum is formed around a weekly 45-minute class and can be applied to Windows PC's. Topics include:

How to Create an Operational Manual: For a computer lab in an urban setting (Alicia Ingram 07-08)

Miki — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:26:42 -0500

Member Name: Alicia Ingram

Service Site: Crossroads of the Rockies

Site Location: Denver, CO

Project Description: Alicia Ingram's year-long replicable project focuses on the creation and implementation of an operational manual for a computer lab in an urban setting. In her PowerPoint presentation, Alicia outlines what needs to be evaluated and determined for an effective operational manual.

Alicia includes helpful questions such as:

What computers, printers, software are readily available?
How many volunteers will there be? Do any of the current volunteers have computer knowledge that we should?

Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Photo Mosaics for Your Ministry

pure.imagination — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:26:29 -0500

Photo mosaics are an interesting way to incorporate hundreds of photos into one interesting creation for your ministry. This is a simple walkthrough for how to create photo mosaics using a simple free program that you can download from the Internet.

Blogging (Shasta Cole 07-08)

Miki — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:52:21 -0500

Member Name: Shasta Cole

Service Site: Breakthrough Urban Ministries

Site Location: Chicago, IL

Project Description:

For her replicable project, Shasta Cole created a blogging program where her students could improve their writing and grammar skills while using blogging as an avenue of reflection, creativity, and self-expression.

In her PowerPoint presentation, Shasta defines what a blog is and how it can be used by students to work on their grammar, writing, and computer skills. She also includes sample grammar lesson plans, examples, as well as activities and ideas for blogging topics.

To access all 19 Lesson Plans, see the attached Word Document below.

Designing a Simple but Modern Website with Photoshop (Joel Jurado 07-08)

Miki — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:25:34 -0500

Member Name: Joel Jurado

Service Site: First Evangelical Free

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Project Focus: In this powerpoint presentation, Joel Jurado provides step-by-step guidelines on designing a modern website with Photoshop software.

Tips include:

How to create a silhouette
Customizing your website with text, pictures, or drawings
Adding links to your website
Exporting your website to the web