Using short videos for discussion starters and as a teaching tool is a great idea.
Some Recommended VideosVlog Brothers, Who Am I?
Brene Brown on Blame Brene Brown on Empathy Desmond Tutu on Forgiveness Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama on the Image of Joy Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama on Tackling Anger Michael Curry on the Jesus Movement Collections
Soul Pancake The Episcopal Church Videos for your Soul Discussion Starters TED Talks Gobblynne Online Courses & Lecture SeriesThe Discovery Series (Diocese of Texas)
Father Matthew Presents (really a collection of classes) St. Michael and All Angels Distinguished Lecture Series At the Edge of the Enclosure Luther Seminary - Lifelong Learning The Biblical Wild (Diocese of Eastern Michigan
The Biblical Wild is an interactive bible study for individuals, small groups, neighborhoods, and congregations where we will journey into the wilds of Holy Scripture through daily readings of the Old Testament and Psalms and weekly video reflections Teach Us to Pray (From SSJE)
A seven-part series on the traditional forms of prayer designated in the Catechism of the Episcopal Church. Growing a Rule of Life (From SSJE)
This 2016 Lenten series focusing on God as the Chief Gardener of our souls and use a tool from monastic spirituality called a ‘Rule of Life’ to explore and cultivate our relationships with God, Self, Others, and Creation. Courses and videos to purchase |
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Starting and Leading Discussions
Leading Discussions
If you have more than 5 people, I'd recommend splitting into small groups so everyone gets an opportunity to speak. After a few minutes (say 10), have people come back together and share what they heard in their group
If you have more than 5 people, I'd recommend splitting into small groups so everyone gets an opportunity to speak. After a few minutes (say 10), have people come back together and share what they heard in their group
Questions for Discussion
What struck you or stood out?
What did you agree with or disagree with?
What's one point that you'd like to make sure others remember from this?
Who do you think should see this (or would benefit from seeing this)?
What is this calling you to do (or to try, or to change)?
- - - and don't forget WHY?
What struck you or stood out?
What did you agree with or disagree with?
What's one point that you'd like to make sure others remember from this?
Who do you think should see this (or would benefit from seeing this)?
What is this calling you to do (or to try, or to change)?
- - - and don't forget WHY?
Frontloading
In its simplest form, Frontloading refers to giving an example before the experience rather than afterwards. By giving the participants and example of the type of answer you are expecting, it makes the debriefing process much easier. Kids learn by example, so if they hear a good example they will most likely follow your lead. Frontloading gives participants a sense of the task purpose, expectations for behavior and motivation for coming up with their answer.
(from Michelle Cummings, M.S.)
In its simplest form, Frontloading refers to giving an example before the experience rather than afterwards. By giving the participants and example of the type of answer you are expecting, it makes the debriefing process much easier. Kids learn by example, so if they hear a good example they will most likely follow your lead. Frontloading gives participants a sense of the task purpose, expectations for behavior and motivation for coming up with their answer.
(from Michelle Cummings, M.S.)
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