RMD+DCE's+--+December+2012

=PRESENTATION NOTES AND RESOURCES -- December 2012=


 * TED Talk by Sherry Turkle -- Connected, but alone
 * PEW Internet Research -- The Best and Worst of Mobile Phones
 * PEW Internet Research -- [|Home Page]

THREE CRITICAL QUESTIONS FROM OUR DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ANSWERS GENERATED FROM OUR DISCUSSION:


 * How do we help others be INTENTIONAL about their use of technology for relationships, productivity, and faith?
 * Have students and adults create intentional device management plans
 * How do we better help our 18-29 year olds develop a LASTING relationship with Christ as their Savior?
 * Intentionally create a safe forum for the expression of doubts and an ongoing, loving conversation for those who are questioning God and their faith
 * How do we strategically harness the opportunities for sharing faith that exist with new technologies without sacrificing the primacy of face-to-face intimacy in the process?
 * Create a series of questions about each new technology and its value for ministry and relationships

ONGOING QUESTIONS:


 * How can we best turn these questions into an ongoing and persistent conversation about ministry in the digital age? How can I both benefit from and contribute to this conversation?
 * What is new research saying about digital life and culture?
 * PEW Internet Research
 * Barna Group