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Blogging and Social Media
Marist Possibilities
Friday 3rd October, 2014
Marist Centre, Melbourne
John McMahon
Connecting for Belonging
‘… no one lives in isolation but hungers for a connection; to feel part of a community.
(Advertising blurb at Readers Feast 28th September, 2014)
Why have a blog?
• Blogs provide another way to carry out our Marist mission
• People can access blogs easily• Blogs give readers a way of engaging• Blogs provide a place to access resources• Blogs attract people who have nowhere else
to ask their questions
On whose authority do I speak?
• I speak on behalf of John McMahon who is a happy Marist
• I speak as one person in the worldwide Marist network
• I speak as one who has specific interests and experiences
Who is my audience?
• Anyone who wishes to access http://www.johnmcmahon.id.au
• Marists from Australia and other countries who seem to find me
• People interested in Catholicism, Marist life and mission, education, leadership and networking
How do I handle unexpected responses?
• I try to be respectful• I try to reply in a timely manner• I try to be honest• I refer people to others if required
Are Blogs linked to Social Media?
• Blogs rely on social media• Through social media, for example, I let
readers know I have just uploaded a post.• I inform them through Twitter, LinkedIn,
Facebook, Google + and AWeber
Why use social media?
• Information can be passed on quickly• Networking is available• It provides a way of participating in groups• There are global structures which can be
utilised
A Class discusses quotes posted on LinkedIn
Nathan writes:
”My Year 10 Christian Leadership students have recently been reflecting on your #maristsimplicity quotes, as we prepare to deliver a Yr 8 Brothers Together program on this pillar of Marist Spirituality. We also like the quote "live simply, so others may simply live".”
Nathan AhearneDirector, Faith FormationMarist College, Canberra
12th September 2014
A view from Business
‘We must reimagine and reengineer the supporting organizational models and business process to thrive in the new digital economy.’ Frank et al p.15
John Murphy, a Marist priest works in digital media at the Marist Internet Ministry, New Zealand.
A Marist Fathers’ approach