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Final Course ProjectThe Eat the Book ning
Patricia R. HarrisEDFL 675 – S. Headley
Christians in a Networked WorldApril 20, 2009
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
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/
Discerning my ning needs
from: http://blogs.forrester.com/groundswell/2007/12/the-post-method.html
The People of Eat the Book
P = Peopleassess 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.
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
The Strategy of Eat the Book
S = Strategyplan 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
The Technology of Eat the Book
T = Technologydecide 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
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
a ministry of Union Church of Manila
www.unionchurch.phwww.eatthebook.ning.com