My ‘slidedeck’ for Part 1 of “The Digital Revolution and the Future”, a 1.5 hour session at #MediaLit11.
YouTube Scientist
June 15, 2011 Leave a Comment
Martyn Poliakoff, a student once told him, has two great assets as a scientist: a funny name and funny hair.
Both should prove useful to the research professor of chemistry at the University of Nottingham, who is soon to take on a new role as foreign secretary of the Royal Society – effectively an amb
assador for British science.
His hair, Professor Poliakoff admits, has undoubtedly caused a lot of interest on the internet, where he has become something of a sensation thanks to the science-related videos he regularly posts on YouTube.
“I get quite irritated when people accuse me of dressing up as a mad scientist for the videos and I sometimes post comments saying: ‘No, it’s me’,” he said.
He has always been a keen teacher, making use of unusual props such as a toy for dogs called a Wiggly Giggly, which he “bought at a pet shop and is the same shape as the methane molecule but squeaks when you rotate it”. He also uses a furry bone that has the same shape and symmetry as ethylene.
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Slowly, Slowly, Catchee Monkee … #cmn11
June 12, 2011 1 Comment
Sometimes change has to happen slowly, to allow people to accustom themselves to things! I am very much not for doing things “the way we’ve always done it” because that’s “the way we’ve always done it”, but also not in “change for changes sake”.
The Academy
This year is my fourth at the Church and Media Network conference (starts tomorrow), and it’s been interesting to see how it develops. In 2007 I was in the ‘Academy‘, which seeks to encourage young Christians into media spaces, and I think all those I am still in contact with on Facebook are doing exciting things in the media.. so definitely worthwhile! Meeting Rachel from Rechord (who was training us) was the highlight of that event for me, especially when I realised that I could have run the sessions myself… a great confidence boost which has evidenced itself in later years! Those who are in this year’s Academy are already en route to the conference, if not there already…
The Twitter Feed
Last year I blogged on the growth of the Twitter stream… that the second year I was at the conference (as a delegate), there was around 6 of us tweeting away from a hashtag I’d suggested, last year there was real activity going on, and we suggested this year that there’s to be a third screen to the side of the main conference hall, enabling people to see what goes on on Twitter before choosing whether to join in (many of those at the conference are from a traditional media background (as the conference emerged from BBC meetups), and still getting their heads around social media). I would have been incredibly happy to have offered a ‘How to Tweet’ session, but am instead co-hosting a blogging session with Pete Phillips! These practical sessions, including podcasting, social media apps, etc. are a great step forward, and how much more social media will we see this year, who will join in from the outside (we know that Peter Ould isn’t there, but will be interested in what’s going on), and what will The Church Mouse say about it this year!
http://tweethacking.com/twitter-t-shirts/tweet-no-evil-t-shirt/
If you’re interested in social media and faith, don’t forget about CNMAC11 also!
What to wear?
If you’re there, look forward to seeing you, and in memory of the wonderful John Daniels, need to decide on which are the most appropriate t-shirts for this year… as we’d talked about having a “getting people talking t-shirt” competition this year … although I think most of mine have been seen!!
Social Media Training for @c_of_e
April 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
I will be providing training for the Church of England for the following sessions “Social Media for the Scared”; “Blogging for Beginners” and “Social Media Strategies”. See here to book on.
“Bex Lewis is a communications historian who built her first website in 1997 and blogged her way around the world in 2007. She works for the University of Winchester promoting e-learning, and manages the Big Bible Project for the University of Durham. She loves encouraging churches and individuals to engage in the digital world.”
Can digital media enhance teaching?
April 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
In summary, our session suggested that the use of digital media really can enhance teaching, but also poses the risk of only passively engaging the learner. No single individual or even institution in isolation could possibly ‘keep up’. Only by pooling knowledge and sharing stories of what works and what doesn’t can we use successfully integrate digital media into our teaching and learning.
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Tweet along with #EasterLive
April 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Have you heard of EasterLive yet? If not, check it out, and see the stories that people are posting on the #EasterLive hashtag on Twitter (if you’re not sure how to use Twitter, there’s a great guide here), and last year’s story is being retold on Facebook.
It’s Passover week in 1st Century Jerusalem. A bustling throng of Jewish pilgrims have gathered in the city. But this year a preacher/carpenter from Nazareth is set to turn the tables of history – right before their eyes. This is the Easter story and this is your cue.
By Tweeting your story, the Easter(LIVE) website allows you to showcase your very own Passion Play. Be it a historical and Biblical account or a poetic, visual, musical or creative retelling - it’s up to you. It’s a chance to explore, to learn and be creative. Give it your personal stamp, bring it to life and share it with everyone.
I am having a go on my personal blog… but it’s not too late for you to join in too. Gives a great purpose to ‘having a go’ with Twitter!
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