Can A True Faith-Based Education Be Delivered Online?

Can a faith-based education be as effective when delivered online as when it is delivered face-to-face? An in-depth look at the early adopters of the online technology reveals that it can be if the Christian university commits itself to developing an online learning community and to interweaving faith principles into crucial areas of its online program. The three key areas of faith integration upon which hinges the success of such programs are the integration of faith into course material, faith integration in the relationships among students, and faith integration in the faculty student relationships. Consistent attention to these three areas validates the online Christian education model, complements the missions of Christian institutions, supports the integration of faith and learning, and enables institutions to reach audiences that may not be currently accessible

Gigabytes, Podcasts, and IP\u27s, Oh My! - Making Your Technology Work at Church, Part 2

This hands-on, problem-solving workshop will help churches that are looking to improve their use of media. Special attention, including actual examples from churches, will be given to Web site production, worship support technologies and media creation. The workshop will be led by George Saltsman from ACU\u27s Adams Center for Teaching Excellence. Bring both your questions and experiences and share with others who work week in and week out to make technology serve the work of the church

High Tech, High Touch, and Faith - Can We Be More Than Friended?

What is the impact of Twitter, Facebook, and social media on our family of faith, our walk of faith, and the development of our faith? Can technology take us deeper or is it a shallow journey to false friends, fast food faith, and choose our own way to God

High Tech, High Touch, and Faith - Can We Go From Knowing More to Knowing God?

What is the impact of Twitter, Facebook, and social media on our family of faith, our walk of faith, and the development of our faith? Can technology take us deeper or is it a shallow journey to false friends, fast food faith, and choose our own way to God