“Shortest Catechetical Media/Tech eLetter Ever” from NACMP Vol. 02 Issue 02

***YouTube Video for the Day (thank you Ms. Linda Kaiser)
Victor Borge is asked for an encore performance with a violinist. The
violinist suggests a piece with which Victor is familiar, but has
never played before. Watch the fun. What does this say about
discipline? What does this say about "discipling". Are we asked to
prepare... and prepare well... although we don't know what we are
preparing for? Could this be part of a faith journey?

***Media literacy quote of the day (thank you Sr. Rose Pacatte)
The Video Game Experience
Have you ever played a complex video game? That is, a role playing
game, something beyond computer desk games such as Solitaire, Cube
Crashers (on Facebook) or nostalgic Pac Man? If not, visit a gaming
store, get in line, and try one out. Don't be afraid to ask someone
for help. Then do it again on another day. Take note of the story-
telling and any moral dilemmas presented. To experience video gaming
doesn't mean you'll love it, but you can then speak authentically
about their leisure life with students because you will know just a
little bit more of their world.

***Web Site Resource for the Day (thank you Mr. Dan Pierson)
Many things, many voices catechetical compiled by experienced
catechetical consultant Dan Pierson... who still teaches fourth
graders with his wife, Margaret. Check out http://www.ecatechist.com/

***Blog Posting for the Day (thank you Mr. Richard Drabik)
The Open Source Catholic blogs about http://Vatican.va getting an
upgrade! http://www.opensourcecatholic.com/blog/oscatholic/vaticanva-getting-upgrad

***Vibrant Online Technology and Catechesis Community for the Day
(thank you S. Caroline Cerveny)
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