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This document provides an overview of a presentation on social networking and building online faith communities. The presentation covers topics like different levels of participation in social media, utilizing popular tools like Facebook and Twitter, understanding digital footprints, and modeling best practices. The overall aim is to equip participants to use social media to create communities centered around Christ and continue engaging online after the training concludes.
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- 1. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple NetworkCopyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Social Networking: Communities for Christ A Presentation of Digital Discipleship Boot Camp Lifelong Learners in the New Media Age
- 2. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Welcome to Digital Discipleship Boot Camp Social Networking MODULE Linda Fitzsimmons, MA
- 3. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Opening Prayer Lord God of all things visible and invisible, We gather in your name today With a sincere desire to bring dignity to all citizens of the digital continent.
- 4. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network • Identify and utilize the social media we will use for DDBC training. • Understand and utilize social media to build faith-based social networks. • Understand what being a part of a participatory culture means. • Model and apply best practices to our use of social media. • Become familiar with the Digital Discipleship Technology Competencies related to community discipleship. Objectives for this Module
- 5. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Developing Our Digital Minds Class Process F2F or Webinar Blog Wiki Assignments
- 6. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network The use of websites and mobile platforms to build online communities of people who have similar interests Social Networking
- 7. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network The use of social media to build online communities centered in Christ Social Networking: Communities for Christ
- 8. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stages of “Swimming” in Social Media Denial Fear Resistance Reluctant Toe-Dipping ImmersionDog Paddling Swimming
- 9. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Pause for a Poll At what point do you find yourself swimming in the Social Media pool? Denial, Toe-dipping, Immersion, Dog paddling, Swimming? Type one of the URLs found below into your browser (they both point to the same page) and submit your answer: http://www.quia.com/sv/861354.html https://bit.ly/2rsw6co
- 10. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network What is a Participatory Culture? “. . . participatory culture is also one in which members believe their contributions matter, and feel some degree of social connection with one another (at the least they care what other people think about what they have created).” Henry Jenkins, Director of Media Studies MIT
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- 12. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple NetworkCopyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Forms of Participatory Culture
- 13. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Affiliations Memberships, formal and informal, in online communities centered around various forms of media, such as •Facebook •Pinterest •Instagram •Message boards •Online gaming/metagaming
- 14. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Expressions Producing new creative forms, such as •Digital sampling •Fan video making •Fan fiction writing •Zines •Mashups
- 15. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Collaborative Problem Solving Working together in teams, formal and informal, to complete tasks and develop new knowledge •Wikipedia
- 16. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Circulations Actively shaping the flow of media by creating and sharing content •Podcasting •Blogging •Twitter
- 17. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Pause for a Poll Which of the following social media tools have you used for ministry? Facebook? Twitter? Instagram? Pinterest? Something else? Type one of the URLs found below into your browser (they both point to the same page) and submit your answer: http://http://www.quia.com/sv/861355.html https://bit.ly/2FUvHnz
- 18. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook • WordPress • Wikis • YouTube • LinkedIn • Flickr • SoundCloud • Snapchat • Audio Boom • Pinterest • Google + • Blogger Commonly Used Social Media Tools
- 19. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network http://www.naterkane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/social-networks-logos.jpg
- 20. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network http://bit.ly/1mOnYGi
- 21. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Building a Network http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-1824234195-hd.jpg
- 22. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network • We will provide training in technology through our blog, wiki and social media tools • We will equip you to become lifelong learners and evangelizers with New Media • We will help you develop your Digital Mind • We will model using social media for catechesis and evangelization Our Social Media Contract With You
- 23. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network The use of websites and mobile platforms to build online communities centered in Christ Social Networking: Communities for Christ http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncultured/249968736 7/sizes/m/in/photostream/
- 24. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network 1. Initial Trust A person is able to trust or has a positive association with Jesus Christ, the Church, a Christian believer or something identifiably Christian. Trust is not the same as active personal faith. Without some kind of bridge of trust in place people will not move closer to God. We Have To Know Our Audience Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples
- 25. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network 2. Spiritual Curiosity A person finds himself intrigued by or desiring to know more about Jesus, his life, and his teachings or some aspect of the Christian faith. This curiosity can range from mere awareness of a new possibility to something quite intense. Nevertheless, a person at the threshold of curiosity is not yet open to personal change. Curiosity is still essentially passive, but it is more than mere trust. We Have To Know Our Audience Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples
- 26. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network 3. Spiritual Openness A person acknowledges to himself or herself and to God that he or she is open to the possibility of personal and spiritual change. This is one of the most difficult transitions for a postmodern nonbeliever. Openness is not a commitment to change. People who are open are simply admitting they are open to the possibility of change. We Have To Know Our Audience Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples
- 27. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network 4. Spiritual Seeking A person moves from being essentially passive to actively seeking to know the God who is calling him or her. It is, if you will, “dating with a purpose” but not yet marriage. Seekers are asking, “are you the one to whom I will give myself?” At this stage, the seeker is engaged in an urgent spiritual quest, seeking to know whether he or she can commit to Christ and his Church. We Have To Know Our Audience Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples
- 28. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network 5. Intentional Discipleship This is the decision to “drop one’s nets,” to make a conscious commitment to follow Christ in the midst of his Church as an obedient disciple and to reorder one’s life accordingly. We Have To Know Our Audience Sherry Weddell’s Forming Intentional Disciples
- 29. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network MESSAGE OF Pope Francis FOR THE 49th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift of Love http://bit.ly/WCDMessage49 The media can help communication when they enable people to share their stories, to stay in contact with distant friends, to thank others or to seek their forgiveness, and to open the door to new encounters. By growing daily in our awareness of the vital importance of encountering others, these “new possibilities”, we will employ technology wisely, rather than letting ourselves be dominated by it.
- 30. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stop and Think There are several times throughout this presentation when I will ask you to “Stop and Think”. This happens on slides 31, 33, 50 & 51. The questions are also numbered 1 through 4. After viewing this presentation, I invite you to send your responses to me (lindafitzsi@me.com) in a single e-mail with the subject line: DDBC Stop and Think.
- 31. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stop and Think #1 What are some characteristics of a culture of RESPECT – DIALOGUE – FRIENDSHIP Think about this and send your thoughts and reflections to me (lindafitzsi@me.com) along with your other responses.
- 32. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Your Digital Footprint Evidence or traces of your presence in the digital environment •Your Profile •Images •Cookies •Online Shopping •Tweets •Posts •Gravatar •What others say about you!
- 33. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stop and Think #2 What are some examples of leaving a negative digital footprint? What might be the consequences of a negative digital footprint? Think about this and send your thoughts and reflections to me (lindafitzsi@me.com) along with your other responses.
- 34. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network •Professionalism •Communication skills •Positive remarks •Code of conduct •Collaboration •Community •Creativity •Christian Enhancing Your Digital Footprint
- 35. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network • There is no privacy! • Make it a “Safe Environment” for all • Be the adult – set expectations Safety in Social Networking
- 36. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Our Social Tools
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- 38. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Twitter
- 39. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network http://empowered.forrester.com/ladder2010/ • CREATORS • CONVERSATIONALISTS • CRITICS • COLLECTORS • JOINERS • SPECTATORS • INACTIVES Levels of Participation in Social Media
- 40. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Pause for a Poll What level of participation are you on with the tool you use most often? Creator? Conversationalist? Critic? Collector/Curator? Spectator? Type one of the URLs found below into your browser (they both point to the same page) and submit your answer: http://www.quia.com/sv/861376.html https://bit.ly/2K6zbpw
- 41. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network No “Inactives” in DDBC everyone participates
- 42. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/SITM2011/ Spectators may simply read things on our FB group page, their Twitter feed, or search for videos on YouTube or other websites.
- 43. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Joiners become a member of WordPress or other social media platforms and include their Gravatar
- 44. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Collectors “Tweet” resource links to help mentor others on Twitter and post links on Facebook https://twitter.com/
- 45. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/SITM2011/ Critics comment on posts others make in Facebook to add in a positive way to the discussion Post
- 46. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Creators add original content to share with others on Facebook, YouTube or other social media platforms
- 47. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Conversationalists “Tweet” with others on Twitter to keep the conversation going https://twitter.com/
- 48. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Our Hashtag is #DDBC2018
- 49. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Critics maintain discussion groups and make constructive comments on Facebook posts
- 50. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stop and Think #3 How will you use Facebook, Facebook Groups & Twitter for DDBC? Think about this and send your thoughts and reflections to me (lindafitzsi@me.com) along with your other responses.
- 51. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Stop and Think #4 How will you use Facebook, Facebook Groups & Twitter to create communities for Christ AFTER DDBC is over. Think about this and send your thoughts and reflections to me (lindafitzsi@me.com) along with your other responses.
- 52. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network https://twitter.com/Pontifex Follow and Share http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/ http://www.americamagazine.org/sections/archives
- 53. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network https://twitter.com/loyolapress/status/320281418909503491 Use Humor
- 54. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Include Visuals •Screen shots •Public domain content •Creative Commons •Clip art • stock.xchange •Compfight •Original photos
- 55. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Use an Aggregator to Share
- 56. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Be Aware of Other Resources http://usccbmedia.blogspot.com/2012/07/gospe l-and-social-media.html USCCBLOG, July 5, 2012
- 57. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network •Translate church teaching •Avoid church speak •Use images •Social media is SOCIAL •Don’t take it personally •Delete inappropriate content •Spread Catholicism's fun parts •Rules change •Keep it short http://usccbmedia.blogspot.com/2012/07/gospe l-and-social-media.html Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, RSM, Director of Media Relations, USCCBLOG, July 5, 2012
- 58. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Educational Technology Resources http://www.educatorstechnology.com/ http://www.guide2digitallearning.com/teaching_ learning/using_social_media_classroom http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2013/02/pri ntable-guide-social-media-infographic http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/02/using-google- slides-to-organize-research.html#.UwdmofldXh4
- 59. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Be Aware of Catholic Resources http://usccb.org/media/index.cfm
- 60. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Be Aware of and Follow YOUR Diocesan Policies http://www.orlandodiocese.org/e- scroll-archives/item/17834-updated- social-communications-policy http://home.catholicweb.com/dosp/f iles/Resources/SocialMediaPolicy.pdf
- 61. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network The Internet and Social Media: A Legal and Practical Guide for Catholic Educators* by Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph. D and Michael L. Huggins, Ed. D., MSN, APRN. The Internet and Social Media: What Parents Need to Know* by Michael L. Huggins, Ed. D., MSN, APRN. Books and Articles http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Social-Media-Practical- Educators/dp/1558334920 http://www.ncea.org/UserFiles/File/Membership/11_Publicati on_Catalog_5-27-2011.pdf
- 62. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Homework Reminders • Class Blog • Complete your assignments on the blog and wiki • Finish reading The Theology of Social Media • Submit your Completion Checklist on the Blog
- 63. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Closing Prayer Heavenly Father, You made us in your image. May all we do and say Lead others to know and love you more. Saint Isidore, Patron of the Internet And St. Frances de Sales, Patron of Communications Workers, Pray for us who face the challenges of 21st Century communications. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
- 64. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Join the Conversation Follow along and share your thoughts on Twitter at #DDBC2018 Come to our FB Group Digital Discipleship Boot Camp and converse with your DDBC friends
- 65. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple NetworkCopyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network Please visit us on our website: http://ddbcformation.org/
- 66. Copyright © 2018 Digital Disciple Network You have just finished viewing the Social Networking module. If you have any questions, be sure to check in with your coach. Congratulations!
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- This Module is Social Networking: Communities for Christ. Our objectives are designed to help you really learn HOW to use and apply social media in your ministry.
- Our class process allows our participants to learn in three ways: A live or webinar presentation. A Blog, that has other resources and readings on the module topic. It’s similar to reading a text book. A wiki, or homework component, that will challenge you to reflect on and apply what you have learned. It’s like the workbook for our course.
- Here’s a simple definition of Social Networking. The use of websites and mobile platforms to build online communities of people who have similar interests Similar interests can be anything from hobbies to political affiliations, to a shared cause, like preventing cruelty to animals. Some of us are connected by our work. If you use the Internet to connect with others of similar interest, you have participated in a social network.
- Our task in this module will be to figure out how we can harness social networking technologies to change that definition to…this. . When we say social media, we mean any use of electronic or digital communication though which users create online content. Email, websites, Facebook, etc. More later. In other words, using those same tools (Facebook and Twitter) to build up a network of people who share faith Is this getting scary for you? Probably not, as SN has become more “mainstream” in the last few years. Let’s think about what OUR COMFORT LEVEL IS in the area of social networking.
- So if I say to you “Today we are going to learn to use Facebook” – what is your gut reaction? It’s like saying to a child “Today you are going to go swimming” Stage 1 – Denial, Fear and/or Resistance – Are you that person? Stage 2 – Reluctant Toe-Dipping “Well, I guess I’ll try it” I’LL OBSERVE A FACEBOOK PAGE. I’LL READ A BLOG. I’LL OPEN A TWITTER ACCOUNT. Stage 3 – Immersion. I’ll take the plunge. Hey! I’m not going to drown! This could be fun! Look at all the other people swimming in this pool. I’M GOING TO ENROLL IN DDBC. Stage 4 –Dog Paddling. Take a few strokes and try it out! I’LL TRY POSTING A STATUS UPDATE IN FACEBOOK. I’LL TWEET AS PART OF MY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. I’LL SHARE A VIDEO IN DIGITAL CATECHESIS. Stage 5 –Skilled swimming – coaching – imitating others. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, YOU WILL FIND THAT USING SN FOR MINISTRY AND THAT YOU DON’T EVEN HAVE TO THINK ABOUT “HOW” – IT BECOMES SECOND NATURE. Where are YOU? By the end of this module, you will all move closer to being swimmers. Digital NATIVES are already swimming!
- Let’s see where you are NOW
- Henry Jenkins, former Director of Media Studies at MIT tells us that a participatory culture is one in which members contribute, feel connected, value artistic expression and civic engagement, and offer mentorship to novices. This concept is true of our growing digital media culture today, true of the younger generations especially, and hopefully true of DDBC. Let’s take a closer look at what we mean by Participatory Culture.
- Examples of how participatory culture has impacted in the world today, using new media tools Crowd sourcing to find the Boston Marathon bombers – triangulating digital images to pinpoint suspects. Relief to Haiti after earthquake– rallying medical resources via cell phone donations 3. The political debate changes from day to day – after the attack in Orlando, the top issues shifted to terrorism, gun control and homosexuality.
- Jenkins is now professor of Communications, Journalism and Cinematic Arts at USC, and author of Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Combine, in 2009 described four forms of participatory culture. Jenkins challenges us “to develop the skills, knowledge, ethical framework and self confidence needed to be full participants in the cultural changes” due to new media. This is relevant to education, to culture, as well as to our Church.
- Taking a closer look at the four forms identified by Jenkins, let’s start with Affiliations. A good example is Facebook. Friends, groups and pages on FB are linked to one another, all through their membership in FB. For DDBC, we have a FB GROUP, and a special social network called Digital Catechesis. Your affiliation with these two tools will be a point of participation in DDBC and in SM.
- These are different online activities that allow users to create new expressions. Digital Sampling: incorporating bits of someone else’s art (music motifs, e.g.) into a new work. Fan videomaking: Using YouTube to connect with other fans and create a community, sometimes in parody, based on a common interest Fan Fiction: stories about characters written by fans of the original work, not by the original author. Zines – self-published magazine usually on unconventional subject matter Mash-Ups – visual aggregations of digital media to create a new web content. For DDBC, we will show you a tool called Glogster, which is a Mashup tool that you use to create a mixed digital media poster. We will also show you how to create your own Animoto movie – using digital images and/or video clips to tell a story in 30 seconds! Image from Glogster page
- Collaborative Problems solving – everyone knows something, nobody knows everything and what any one person knows can be tapped by the group as a whole to solve a problem! https://sites.google.com/site/odu307fall2012/resource-article/jenkins/forms/collabrative-problem-solving A good example is WIKIPEDIA Wikipedia – an encyclopedia created by anyone in the world Spoiling – online community gathers and analyzes clues, forecasting the outcome of a reality show. The DDBC Class wiki and the class blog are both places where you will utilize teamwork and collaboration to create something new and unique. Your responses and contributions matter!
- Just like having a conversation, these are ways to shape the flow of media as content is created and shared. Good example: Twittersphere - negative comments on Twitter about products or services have had a huge impact on companies striving to maintain their marketing profile. Podcasting – creating sound clips that can be shared through other social media Blogging – online diary Twitter – online real time conversations In DDBC, we will use Twitter and Blogging through WordPress to share and create content, to have conversations and to share resources. Each DDBC is unique – because of the participation of its unique members.
- Let’s see what tools you are currently using for ministry. IF you are using something else, choose OTHER
- What do we mean by social media tools? Any tool or web-based application that allows you to create or add content and share that content with others. Here are some common ones you may have heard about. Some of these tools are easy and helpful for ministry – others may have built in problems! (Snap Chat)
- So many social tools out there! What should you use? For our training purposes, we are sticking to… Twitter and Facebook We would LOVE to have someone willing to develop a short presentation on some of the other tools – Instagram, for example. Anyone interested? Image free from Pixabay
- By the way…New social media tools are developed all the time – try to stay on top of what’s available so that you know what your students are dealing with. This is an excellent resource for both teachers and parents.
- Building a Social Network using the internet or www. Instead of face to face interactions. What makes a successful social network on the www is pretty much the same as what makes for successful face to face networks. creativity vision people knowledge Materials Willingness to try something new Persistence Common purpose Risk tolerance WHO are the people in your life right now that will help you build an online network that has the potential to be a Community for Christ?
- Why are we asking you to use social media in DDBC? It is central to our mission in DDBC. We think it’s important for us to say what we are agreeing to provide through the use of SOCIAL MEDIA for this course. Your part is on the participatory end! It’s also important for you to agree to give these social media tools a real try – to be part of a participatory culture.
- A SOCIAL NETWORK that truly reflects an online communities centered in Christ would have a particular CULTURE to its community. Forming Intentional Disciples
- One way to build trust is to refer to Church teaching. This reassures people that we are not only interested in technology, but in building relationships with real people. We hold similar values, even if we deliver information and build relationships using new media.
- Draw on your experience at church, in your family or at your job to answer this question. RESPECT: People of faith, hope and love promote the dignity of others and the sanctity of life. DIALOGUE: Not disagreement but common ground discussions, enter into conversation with others – both speaking and listening search for truth and understanding FRIENDSHIP: People who are willing to invest themselves to build bridges to others, Serving one another, build equity in the distribution of resources
- This is a good time to remind you that what you put on the Internet stays on the Internet! Any evidence or trace of your presence, intentional or not!
- Some negative ways to leave a digital footprint are… Inappropriate images, language Discriminatory remarks Non-professional communication with minors Bullying Negativity, complaining These are clues that potential employers look for to eliminate job applicants. They are also in violation of USCCB social media guidelines
- Things that will enhance your digital footprint
- Reminders about safety “be” the adult means that as the teacher or catechist, you must make expectations clear and follow up with consequences when violations happen. Talk to other YMs or DFFs to see what issues they have encountered and share best practices for handling them. Check the SN policy of your setting to make sure its use is approved.
- The three social media tools we will use are Facebook, Twitter and Digital Catechesis
- FACEBOOK – The HUGE advantage of using Facebook is, obviously, that it is a highly visible platform. Facebook is where we want to be because everyone else is there. Facebook was launched in February of 2004. – 12 years ago Facebook is a privately owned company, and makes money mostly through advertizing. That doesn’t mean that we can’t adapt if for evangelization! 1.65 billion monthly active users. 300 million photo uploads per day. 1.5 billion are mobile users. 83 million FAKE profiles! , How do we use FB in DDBC? Here are some examples from our DDBC Facebook group. We want YOU to use this to PRACTICE getting comfortable with using FB in a ministry setting. Let’s remember Forester’s levels of participation. Each of our social networking tools can help us be part of the participatory culture.
- Twitter allows real time conversation, and sharing images as well as links We would like to be more intentional in our Twitter use during DDBC, but we can’t do it alone. If you are comfortable with Twitter, let’s make the effort to have our Twitter feed more robust this time!
- REMINDER of Forrester’s levels of participation
- Use the polling tool to indicate your highest level of participation in the social media tool you use most frequently
- Maybe you LOOK at FB to gather resources. Then you are a spectator. Spectators are people who are just observing and consuming the posts of others without any personal involvement. When you post a resource, you invite OTHERS to PARTICIPATE in social media, just by seeing what you posted.
- Joiners visit SN sites and maintain their profile. Hopefully, your first step as a joiner will lead you into a deeper participation in this rich social network.
- Collectors organize content for themselves or others. Simply sharing resources can be a good step toward greater participation on Twitter.
- Critics- comment on someone else’s original content. Not necessarily a NEGATIVE comment
- Creators make the social content consumed by others: I created a movie to celebrate Sr. Caroline’s birthday and shared it with our FB group. Sharing any original creation makes you a “creator” – music, articles, blog posts or videos.
- Twitter is the next social media platform we will discuss. There are many ways to use Twitter. Conversation– like instant messaging! Take Notes in a class and tweet to others who follow you. (USCCB Fall General Assembly) Follow others with similar interests. Let them mentor you! (You can follow Warren Buffet now, or the Pope!) Share resources (limited to 140 characters, so people include a link to draw others into deeper understanding of the topic)
- Do you have a topic of interest? Start or join a discussion group in DC. Critics are contributors or collaborators in online discussion groups or forums.
- We want you to practice in this course using our three SN tools. What ideas do you have so far, just sharing with the current DDBC participants? PRACTICE in our class before you reach out to the rest of the world.
- How do you envision using a social network to build a community for Christ? What are the possibilities? Use your CHAT BOX to give us your ideas. Maybe something in the areas of… Evangelization Outreach Prayer Share resources Community-building
- It’s very easy to follow others on Twitter and FB. Discover who already has a voice in social media and use your network to share what they are saying. This can include following individuals like the Pope or Rocco Palmo, or following larger organizations such as America Magazine. Search for the sites that are in the media and that represent our church in responsible ways. Be sure to share articles and blogs of interest with your own Social Network – don’t just keep it to yourself! COPY the URL and paste it into your FB or Twitter post. Share a video in DC.
- Using humor is a great way to convey your message without becoming too heavy handed or Churchy. Social Networking is meant to be fun and social, so be sure to show your humanity once in a while! Be aware that some humor sites can contain inappropriate content, and that you can’t please all the people all the time – someone may be offended, even by the mildest humor.
- The world of SN is becoming more Visual. (Pinterest)
- Whether you want to manage the incoming amount of social media or customize the outgoing posts and tweets, aggregators can help. With something like HootSuite or Tweetdeck, you can send a single post to all your social media accounts at once. Easy to get overwhelmed. Spend some time learning HootSuite to better manage your outgoing social media.
- You are not alone! Even Jesus drew on the resources of his community. Besides our instructors and materials, there are many good resources to draw upon as you grow in your understanding of Social Networking . Some are even in the business world or educational world, not from the Church. Read and adapt to your ministry. One we should all be aware of is our Bishops Blog, USCCBLOG. There is a post from July 5, 2012 called the Gospel and Social Media.
- Sr. Mary Ann Walsh had a great blog article about social Here are the MAIN points of this blog article. Back and read the link if you have time. This article is from USCCBlog, a blog from the Media Relations staff of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (see below) From website: This blog is maintained by the Media Relations staff of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and features commentary, documents and other resources related to the work of the Conference, the bishops' priorities, the Catholic Church and society in general.
- Educational Technology online resources are a great source for the latest best practices. Even though they aren’t for “ministry” they offer excellent tips for using social media and digital tools in educational settings that can be adapted as we pioneer using social media in ministry. They are part of your personal learning network!
- Know where to find the USCCB Social Media Guidelines
- Whatever diocese you are from, be aware that guidelines may be available online and that they may be in the process of being updated. Our Class blog will give you links to diocesan policies.
- The National Catholic Education Association has publications of interest available online. Amazon also has books for your continued professional development.
- ALL