Google Plus Formation Connection June 12thThe eformation Conference at Virgnia Theological Seminary and the Christian Formation Conference at Kanuga will be connecting with formation people all over the Episcopal Church through Hangouts on Google Plus to talk to each other and see how this free technology might be best used by the church. To sign up make sure you have a Google Plus account and email Randall Curtis at curtisonline@gmail.com.Start Times by Zone:10:45 Eastern9:45 central8:45 Mountain7:45 Pacificeformation Conference :http://goo.gl/7kXsxKanuga Christian Formation Conference: http://goo.gl/EyihIAnd as an added benefit, even if you don’t have a Google Plus account there will be a web address that I put out where you can see the Hangout streamed. This is a new “On Air” Feature added to Google Hangouts.

Google Plus Formation Connection June 12th

The eformation Conference at Virgnia Theological Seminary and the Christian Formation Conference at Kanuga will be connecting with formation people all over the Episcopal Church through Hangouts on Google Plus to talk to each other and see how this free technology might be best used by the church. To sign up make sure you have a Google Plus account and email Randall Curtis at curtisonline@gmail.com.

Start Times by Zone:
10:45 Eastern
9:45 central
8:45 Mountain
7:45 Pacific

eformation Conference :http://goo.gl/7kXsx
Kanuga Christian Formation Conference: http://goo.gl/EyihI

And as an added benefit, even if you don’t have a Google Plus account there will be a web address that I put out where you can see the Hangout streamed. This is a new “On Air” Feature added to Google Hangouts.

e-Formation Learning Exchange

Sunday, June 10, 3pm - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:30pm

Program Cost and Meals: $200
Housing for two nights: $170 single, $90 double occupancy
e-Formation Specialists:
The Rev. Edgar Giraldo
Dr. Lisa Kimball
Dr. Julie Lytle
The Rev. Daniel Velez Rivera
Mr. John Roberto
Mr. Randall Curtis
Robbin Whittington

e = all things electronic, digital, technology
formation = an act of giving form or shape
learning = an act, process or experience of gaining knowledge or skill
exchange = an act of giving and receiving

This two-day event is designed for educators in Christian settings (directors of religious education, teachers, youth leaders, chaplains, camp counselors, professionals or volunteers) to expand their knowledge of and confidence in technology to nurture spiritual formation.

It will be a real-time opportunity to experience a culture of learning to engage a world in continual change. Tradition will inform imagination. Collaboration will redefine expertise. Through a pre-conference e-survey, participants will identify strengths and challenges presented by technology in their ministry contexts. Onsite, wisdom and quality resources will be exchanged, practiced, and enriched. Expect to explore the dynamic intersection of technology and Christian formation in an age of Web 2.0+, smart phones, apps, devices, interactive software platforms, online gaming, and so much more!

What this event is NOT: a conference for IT developers

What this event IS: a participatory “act” for people committed to a ministry of transformational learning in Christian contexts

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