musings on ministry
Thanks to everyone who has sent me birthday wishes today. The web makes these kinds of greetings much easier and I really appreciate you taking the time to write on my wall on facebook, tweet me a message or even send one of those old fashioned card things. It made me think about how we Read More …
I posted a list of things that I Will… do in 2010. They are goals, not resolutions. What about the things I’d like to do longer term? Well, 43 Things is a pretty simple little online tool with an iPhone app that lets you write, update, track and share your goals as well as encouraging Read More …
Right. I’ve decided what my Masters research will focus on. I’m going to explore youth workers in church settings’ attitudes to social media. I had a couple of chats over the last few days with Chris and Tim and they have helped me to focus. So, my initial plan is: To investigate youth workers in Read More …
I think I’ve decided to do my research for my masters on the use of social media in church-based youth work in Scotland. I could of course change my mind again but on reflection this seems to be something that would be both interesting and worth doing. I’d still like to have a go at Read More …
I’m almost done with my Masters in Research. I have two modules to complete then a dissertation. The dissertation takes the form of a small research project. I want to get started soon and have it completed so I can graduate next November at the latest. If I’m super organised I could graduate in July. Read More …
DK at Media Snackers has been on a bit of a campaign to get Youth Workers in the statutory sector to blog. It would seem that there are very few who do (he’s found one!), which perhaps is a consequence of Local Authorities attitudes to their staff having any kind of online profile (it’s BAD). Read More …
I posted last week about wordle, the cool visualiser which takes your text and makes a nice image. Well textorizer is a whole new level! Add in your text, pick a picture and hey presto! Genius! The good news is you can download textorizer for windows, linux and mac. H.T. Jonny