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The Challenge and BlessingNCEA – 106th Annual Convention
Anaheim, California
April 15, 2009
Caroline Cerveny, SSJ, D. Min.
Sponsor: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Religion Publishers
E-Tools in Catechesis
Session FocusBeing Curious!Merging Technology with CatecheticsExploring Emerging Web 2.0 WorldParticipatory???
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New Report – 21st Century Skills, Education and Competiveness
The report says every aspect of the U.S. Education system – from pre-kindergarten to postsecondary and adult education, including after school and teacher preparation programs – “must be aligned to prepare citizens with the 21st century skills they need to compete.”
In catechetics, it is not about competition, but about being relevant!
Traditional Learning Environments Emerging Catechetical Learning Landscapes Tradition and Technology
Transforming Catechetical Environments with Technology
What students should know…
Creativity and InnovationCommunication and CollaborationResearch and Information FluencyCritical Thinking, Problem Solving, and
Decision MakingDigital CitizenshipTechnology Operations and Concepts
Imagine the
Possibilities
Knowledge is specific content
Learners are empty vessels to be filled
with knowledge
Knowledge is created
Learning is a collaborative social endeavor
A Paradigm Shift
Scenarios Everyday Tools
Mobile Phone
Ministry With a Mobile PhoneWhat? Your Imagination!Dyads
Scenarios Grades PK – 2 Ages 4-8
Tool(s) Activity Power Point or Use
Presentation Tool in Google Docs
Digital Camera Or – Scanner Or – Creative
Commons Photos
Grade 1Jesus Teaches LoveConnect Your Faith
Jesus Teaches LoveInvite parents to assist child in finding or
taking photosPhotos: Sharing time on the computer
with family members, caring for creation, being kind to friend or neighbor, or ….
Create a presentation that illustrates ways to keep the Greatest Commandment.
Side Note Creative Commons
Images
Animal Photo’s
Scenarios Grades 2 - 5 Ages 8 - 11
Tool(s) Activity Quia.com 30 day intro
Grade 2Gather to WorshipChapter TestConvert to e-format
and email link to family & encourage parents to assist.
Tool(s) Activity E-mail Printer -or- LCD Projector Computer Audience Response
System
Grade 3Church LeadersEnrichmentE-mail Activity
ActivityTake a moment to think about who are some of
the famous people they would follow.Pick one person to nominate “Leader of the
Year”Find a photo of the person (parents)Include an example of reason in emailEmail reason (2-4 sentences) by (date) with
Name of PersonThe reason why they should be chosenPhoto of person (w photo credit)
Poster or PPT of leader photos
Tool(s) Activity Website Grade 4
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Additional ActivityChildren’s Defense
Fund www.childrensdefense.org
Check out E-book in addition to statistics
Blogging in Education
http://twentyfivedays.wordpress.com/
Laura’s Stockman’s Story10 year oldHonor the memory of her grandfather who
had died the year before (2007)Decided to do one good deed each dayWith mother’s approval, to share her work
with the world
Tool(s) Activity
Blogging Tools http://www.epals.com http://www.imbee.com http://
webdesign.about.com/od/weblogs/tp/aatp_weblogs.htm
Any GradeEpals ProjectsImbee.com7 Blog Tools -
Choices
Limited Only by Your Imagination
CatechistsContent-related blog as
professional practice Networking and personal
knowledge sharing Instructional tips for
students Course announcements
and readings Annotated links For blog examples, -
http://delicious.com/ccerveny/blog_example
Students Reflective or writing
journals Assignment submission
and review Dialogue for groupwork E-portfolios Share course-related
resources
Tool(s) Activity
Internet Digital Camera (if
needed) MS Photostory or if
Vista user MS Movie Maker
Or any of the Digital Storytelling websites -
http://cogdogroo.wikispaces.com/Dominoe+50+Ways
Grade 5The Teaching ChurchScripture EnrichmentMt. 28: 19-20 (Jesus
gives Peter the authority to teach and lead people to the kingdom).
ActivityDirect students to http://www.vatican.va ;
Diocesan website http://www.archbalt.org ; Parish website http://www.holytrinity.org
Write a script to intro pope, bishop, and pastor to class and highlight how your pastor continues the work of the apostles. Include a TY to pastor.
Talk about scripts in class, vote for best, create a video, Post on YouTube, Sunday Bulletin.
Scenarios Grades 6-8 Ages 11-14
Tool(s) Activity
PowerPoint Internet – Google Docs
(collaborative tool)
Grade 6All the FaithfulAlternate Prayer
ExperienceLitany of the Saints
Tool(s) Activity
Internet http://
www.scrapblog.com or PowerPoint Digital Camera Video
Music
Grade 7 & 8Liturgical Church
Year
Liturgical Church YearWork in small groups (share password)Create a story about the Liturgical Year
as it is experienced in your parishHS: Create 1-Minute Videos that
highlight the Liturgical Year as celebrated in the parish. Post to You Tube
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)Note: Be careful about the information you are publishing, such as student names, school identification, student pictures or student work with names attached. You also need to make sure the images published are free of copyright infringements. Talk about the issues of copyright on the World Wide Web as well as issues of online privacy.
Scenarios Young Adult Adult
Social Networks: Connect Users into Communities of Trust (or interests)
Flickrsocial network for sharing photos
You-Tube social network for sharing videos
Over 200 Web 2.0 Sites in 41 CategoriesRated, Ranked and Awarded
15 Interviews with Founders of Winning Sites
The creators of the winning sites share their insight and approach, including technology, funding and
methods for attracting traffic.
http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0
http://digitalcatechesis.ning.com
Consultant Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Religion
Publishers
727-744-4684 mobile727-789-2783 fax/office
Your Partner in Lifelong Faith Formation
Interactive ConnectionsNew Media Formation for
Caroline Cerveny, SSJ, D. Min.President
Web 2.0 Possibilities Presentation(Slides: Imagine (2), Knowledge is Specific Content,
Paradigm Shift, Bogging in Education, Social Networks, Flickr, You Tube, Web 2.0 Awards)
by Gayla S. KeeseeMay, 2007
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