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Final Course Project The Eat the Book n ing

Final Course Project The Eat the Book n ing. Patricia R. Harris EDFL 675 – S. Headley Christians in a Networked World April 20 , 2009. What is a ning ?.

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Final Course Project The Eat the Book n ing

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  1. Final Course ProjectTheEat the Bookning Patricia R. Harris EDFL 675 – S. Headley Christians in a Networked World April20, 2009

  2. What is a ning? • A ning is a free, online social network offering connectivity to both public and private groups who desire to share resources, information, data, forums, videos, etc. • Ning.com was launched in 2005 by Marc Andreessen (of Netscape) and Gina Bianchini • “Ning” means peace in Chinese • For more information, visit: www.ning.com

  3. What is Eat the Book? • Eat the Book is a modular Bible study series three colleagues and I developed in 2008 • Eat the Book is part of the Adult Discipleship program of Union Church of Manila, an international, interdenominational church of more than 2000 attendees • Eat the Book also in partners with the Center for Continuing Studies of Asian Theological Seminary • Access my ning @ http://eatthebook.ning.com/

  4. Discerning my ning needs from: http://blogs.forrester.com/groundswell/2007/12/the-post-method.html

  5. The People of Eat the Book P = People assess your customers’ social activities • UCM members or visitors • Weekly “diners” of more than 1 module • Participants - ages 16-85 years old • Most have internet access and experience • Desire to continue weekly discussions and access materials, videos, etc.

  6. The Objectives of Eat the Book O = Objectives decide what you want to accomplish • Connectivity beyond Sunday “meals” • A venue for forums and discussions • Shared resources – downloads, photos, videos, etc. • Updated information, schedules, etc. • Portal to UCM website

  7. The Strategy of Eat the Book S = Strategy plan for changing relationships with customers • Work with Chefs to set goals and guidelines • Invite Eat the Book participants and orient to ning • Preview other nings for ideas • Seek out 1-2 others interested in managing the ning • Oversee ongoing changes, additions, etc. • Evaluate effectiveness after 1 year via questionnaire

  8. The Technology of Eat the Book T = Technology decide which social technologies to use • The ning proves accessible and manageable • Determine going public or private • Decide on various functions of the ning • Create new pages for new materials • Stay current with new additions to ning technology

  9. A ning – as easy as 1-2-3 • 1. visit www.ning.com • 2. sign up for a free ning account • 3. follow the steps to make your own ning • 4. visit other nings for ideas • 5. invite your participants • 6. manage any changes

  10. a ministry of Union Church of Manila www.unionchurch.ph www.eatthebook.ning.com

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