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We're Not Drunk Tell me
again...Why are we teaching with computers in C.E.?
How Software can Improve Relational Teaching
Do Kids Need Computers? --"no" says this letter writer. Why I Like Teaching in a Bible Computer Lab --Winning Essays from teachers who entered our Winter 2001 Contest. Kids, Computers and Church Libraries --An article about the place and possibilities for computers in the Church Library. Written for Church and Synagogue Library Magazine. Computers in C.E. vs. Computers in the Public School --the differences may surprise you.
Projecting Software to a Screen for Large Groups -Tips, Recommendations, and Cautions. Software for Adult Christian Education Creating a Web Page for Your Church --Design & Content ideas, dispelling myths, resources for/about church homepages. Some provocative ideas. Examples of Good Church Websites and Bad Church Websites Can You Use Photos on Your Church Website -without getting people's permission who are in the photo? --Yes you can. This is an article which spells out the legal fair use of photos. Innovative Ideas for Creating a Children or Youth Ministry Webpage Using the Internet in your Ministry Youth, Email & Internet Chat --An article for parents, grandparents, teachers, youth leaders and pastors about how to take advantage of these new technologies in your personal life and church youth ministry.
Who is Neil MacQueen... I am a Presbyterian minister, Christian educator, software designer, author, and teacher. My work, writings and seminar travel have brought me into contact and friendship with many educators, pastors, professors, and CE prophets from around the US and Canada. As one of the founders of the Sunday School Rotation Model movement, and having worked in the field of Christian education software world for many years, I have seen first hand how people and churches can change. I have also been a parish minister in two churches and I'm currently a parish associate in a third. Many of these are articles are simply good advice from those who have gone before you. Others offer special insights which into Christian education subjects you rarely find people talking about. Several are personal research projects for which I make time to study and research, and gladly share those findings here with you. Many of these articles continue to evolve as my understanding, experience, challenges, and information evolve. Feedback is an essential part of their improvement. I invite you to email me. <>< Neil
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If you're new to computers in C.E.,
read our book Concept Before Construction ... A brief article about making sure your computer lab set-up isn't running counter to your teaching needs. If you only read one article before getting started, read this one. Getting Started Advice ...for those about to compute on Sunday morning. Excerpts from the book "Teaching with Computers in Christian Education." Ten Most Common Mistakes in Sunday School Computer Labs...and I've made them all --along with a bunch of you. Learn from "the experts." Site Licensing, Networking? and Software Quantity Issues Selecting Software for the Bible Computer Lab --Advice and philosophy for those getting started. Links to Photos of computer labs --a great collection of photos from our customers' churches Names for Computer Labs -a collection from our customers. The Ten Computer Lab Commandments -a list of reminders to post in your lab for teachers and students to read. 2007 Summer Teacher Training Articles -new ways to kick off your lesson, Teens in the Lab, and more.
Our Latest Hardware
Recommendations Sound
Yes, Headphones No Video Cards and Video RAM --how to tell how much have or need.
Tips on Stretching Our Software "down" to Younger Children Tips on S t r e t c h i n g your Software Budget The Real Weekly Cost of Software in your Lab How to
save money when ordering from us The Four Words that Define What an Adult Teachers does in the Computer Lab Information to Transformation --tips on writing lesson plans that
are Good News, not just "news." Also includes the short article:
"How Software Improves Relational Teaching." How to Capture Graphics from Your Computer Screen and Put Them in Your Lesson Worksheets Two or Three Kids per Computer? ..how to make kid #3 feel included. Ten suggestions. Teaching
Teenagers with Software Creative Ideas for Using Computers in Summer Sunday School Teaching
with Computers in a REALLY LARGE Lab Articles and Resources for those leading a seminar about Computers in CE
Innovating, Not Just Navigating -- What business can teach us about moving the Church forward in difficult times ...and... Ideas for Engaging Innovation in your church. They All Laughed --disparaging remarks from history about innovative ideas and inventions. Tips on Promoting Sunday School and Attracting New Members A Brief Introduction to Teaching with Videos in Christian Education Outline
to Jesus Christ Superstar
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Movie (pdf) Copyright Issues for Software and Christian Education Materials --a plain English article written specifically for Sunday Schools and churches, with examples. A New Design for Sunday School --The Workshop Rotation Model --My first computer lab was in a Sunday School that had multiple learning labs or workshops as we called them. Read this article! You'll be glad you did. Tips on Hiring a Christian Educator (some edgy recommendations) John Calvin on Sunday School --in his own words (as interpreted by Neil MacQueen) Church Accounting and Membership Software --Listings from Neil MacQueen Adam & Eve Reader's Script and Sermon -script is from one of our programs, suitable for reading aloud in 4 parts as scripture reading. My sermon doc as well. Hope you enjoy it. |
