Tools
What tools help you make lesson in minutes?
Chat.gpt or any AI tool,..: Summarizes lessons, give ideas for games, organizes points, create pictures,powerpoints
Powerpoint: Slides for attention, video,game
Canva: slides, icons, posters, videos
Youtube: videos, ideas
What is the best visuals/media that could be used for the lesson: الخليقة ?
- Video on the 7 days
- Presentation / storytelling
Why does interaction help kids learn?
It activates attention and memory : by using many of their senses
Who are Gen Alpha?
Kids born after 2010
Why use media/AI in lessons?
-Saves time
-Help you organize your thoughts
-Gives you ideas
-Help you create customized things
-Simplifies
-Enhances information
-Engages & grabs attention
What app lets kids answer quizzes live from their phones? →
1)Kahoot
2)Mentimetre
What is the best visuals/media that could be used for the lesson:السامرى صالح؟
-Video
-The Common popular tarneema
How can we balance between screen time & god?
- Priorities
- Boundaries (screen time limit)
- Set time for each
What type of content do they love most?
Short, visual, and interactive
Why avoid overusing tech?
It can distract from reflection
What apps are used for spirituality? (praying,..)
1)Orthodoxy
2)Agbeya
3)Bible
4)Catena
What is the best visuals/media that could be used for the lesson:ثمار الروح ?
- Powerpoint with pictures of fruits / name of fruits / what they represent
How do you think media influences our thoughts & actions as servants?
- Shapes in our perceptions, and behaviour
-Impacts what and how we think and do EVEN subconsciously
-Makes us aware of what our children are exposed to
Key Characteristics of Gen-Alpha:
-Hyperconnected: always online, knowing eth
-Independent/Short-tempered: Self-sufficient and have acces to many info at anytime
-Visual learners: prefer media content
-Short attention span: quick info
-Creative: exposed to many info and ideas
How to ensure Safe use of AI or media in Christian ministry/lessons?
Brainstorm ideas first, always review for faith accuracy
From where can you get creative presentation slides templates (related to your topic), other than powerpoint?
1)Canva
2)Slidesgo
What is the best visuals/media that could be used for the lesson: ايات كتير من الكتاب المقدس/ درس كتاب ?
1)Bible apps/orthodoxy/catena...
2)Powerpoint with verses
Do you know how to create QR Codes?
How can QR codes help?
1- Search QR code producer/maker an try any link!
2-Add a link of whatever you want to be observed when you scan the QR code!
What’s their attention span online?
8-10 seconds!!
How to ensure spiritual depth in lesson with media?
-Add prayer or silence moments
-Add actual spiritual content
On average, using visuals or multimedia in teaching increases students’ attention and retention by about .......% compared to lecture-only instruction.
20-30%
What is the best visuals/media that could be used for the lesson: شخصيات كتير من الكتاب المفدس - and you want to make something visual to summarise which character did which?
1) Kahoot/Mentimtre game
2)Powerpoint
How can we support each other in being helpful of our media choices?
- Share resources and recommendations while prepping lessons
-Discuss media topics sand relate them to your kids if needed to consider
-Send each others spiritual content to use media in a good way
What’s one emotional need, technology can help meet?
Connection and belonging
How can we use digital resources to support our (as servants) spiritual growth?
-Access bible , agpeya easily anytime
-Devotions and speeches on many platforms ( youtube)
-Connect with others , share insights
-Search for spiritual questions or thoughts