Comprehensive Post on Internet Technologies

The internet is a an incredibly useful resource. In order to view the internet you need to have a browser installed on you computer. Once you are browsing the internet you can met people using social networking sites, share your thoughts by blogging, and access a myriad of other resources.

If you are interested in the use of the internet in the Church see the video segments from the technology interviews saved on the class hard drive!

Technology in 1939

Technology 1939

RADIO

Mennonites in Canada By Frank H. Epp, T. D. Regehr – Mennonite communities came to tolerate radio in the home in a large part because of radio evangelists
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http://www.old-time.com/halper/halper39.html
The final year of the 1930s was still part of the "Golden Age of Radio." According to Radio Today magazine, there were now 44 million radios in use in the United States. cin = 7

http://www.random-acts.net/1939-Radio-Hour-Cabaret.html
1939 Radio Murder is a re-enactment of an old time radio broadcast complete with commercials and soap operas! Perfect for senior groups cin = 3

CBC Radio in 1939
major milestones CIN = 3

MOVIES

Charles O. Baptista - he had produced his first short film, The Story of a Fountain Pen (1939), based on a sermon he had given to the Sunday school children of the church he attended, Winnetka Bible Church. It was an object lesson paralleling Christian life to a fountain pen and while crude, it was a hopeful indication of the evangelical work he was to continue in the future. As Baptista said himself of the film: Although mediocre, it was the first clear indication from the Lord that we could put the Gospel on film (Baptista 22). During the next 3 years Baptista's interest in distributing others' films waned, as the production and distribution of his own grew. This culminated in the creation of the Scriptures Visualized Institute in 1942, Baptista's production company, with headquarters at the Huron St. address.
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A History of Christian Film - Illinois businessman Charles Octavia Baptista produced his first film in 1939, a five-minute object lesson titled "Story of a Fountain Pen." In 1942 Baptista formed the Scriptures Visualized Institute, later renamed the Baptista Film Mission. Baptista refused to hire non-Christians to work on his productions and may have based this business practice on II Cor. 6:14. ["Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership have right living and right standing with God with iniquity and lawlessness? Or how can light have fellowship with darkness?"]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1939_in_film
Movie historians and film buffs often look back on the year 1939 as "the greatest year in film history". Hollywood was at the height of its Golden Age, and this particular year saw the release of an unusually large number of exceptional movies. cin = 7


MUSIC - MAKE OF LP RECORDS

The Dixie Hummingbirds - a gospel institution celebrating their 75th anniversary. Isaac Hayes has put it most eloquently. A discography that includes songs released on a 78 RPM LP record.
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COMPUTERS

http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Milestones:Atanasoff-Berry_Computer%2C_1939
John Vincent Atanasoff conceived basic design principles for the first electronic-digital computer in the winter of 1937 and, assisted by his graduate student, Clifford E. Berry, constructed a prototype here in October 1939. It used binary numbers, direct logic for calculation, and a regenerative memory. It embodied concepts that would be central to the future development of computers. cin = 7

http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/?year=1939
Timeline of Computer History cin = 7

Composite post on History of Technology in the Arts

The history of Technology in the Arts is almost Synonymous with the history of technology....
CHECK IT OUT!

COMPUTERS:

Rennaisance Community Church interview with Kim Fast - see history section on class hard drive

History of the Personal Computer - 1947 to 2007 (1980s herald the period of the practical use of a personal computer)
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Technology News - an interview with Tom Ferguson which includes a look at historical Church contribution to technology and its development. CIN = 7

History of Computers - computers for use in the church didn't become feasible until the late 1980s.
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A Short History of Technology - a book that looks at technology from early man to 1900CE
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Church History and the Computer - This article describes the Pope John XXIII project whose aim is to produce a computer-aided index of all the Pope's writings in both Italian and Latin; as well as future projects currently under consideration. CIN = 5 (full textnot available)

OTHER:

Multimedia histories : from the magic lantern to the internet / edited by James Lyons and John Plunkett. (PN 1993.5 A1 M85 2007) - the first book to explore in detail the vital connections between today's digital culture and an absorbing history of screen entertainments and technologies. It moves from the magic lantern, the stereoscope and early film to the DVD and the Internet.

Multimedia History - This chronology explores the origins and evolution of the components that comprise modern-day multimedia. CIN = 7

Multimedia: from Wagner to virtual reality - This Website is the interactive companion to the book of the same title, Multimedia: From Wagner to Virtual Reality. A unique collection of seminal essays, the print edition traces a fertile series of collaborations between the arts and the sciences, going back to the years just after World War II – and even further, to composer Richard Wagner, whose ideas about the immersive nature of music theater foreshadowed the experience of virtual reality. CIN = 6

History of the Overhead Projector - The overhead projector facilitates an easy low-cost interactive environment CIN = 5

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1350805/history-of-technology#tab=active~checked%2Citems~checked&title=history%20of%20technology%20--%20Britannica%20Online%20Encyclopedia Technology in the ancient, from the middle ages to 1750, the industrial revolution...the 20th century.cin=5

http://www.regent.edu/acad/schcom/rojc/mdic/history.html The philosophy of technology does not have a clear beginning. However, modern philosophers and historians frequently point to the rationalists and empiricists of the early 17th century as a source of thought which began to combine philosophy and science in new ways.cin=5

http://www.recording-history.org/ The Sound Recording Technology History Site explores the history and impact of the inventions that changed the way we listen. cin=5

http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Complete/Subjects/28_13.html Quite a few books on History of Technology......check it out!!!!!! cin=3

visual media technology in Christian worship
http://www.calvin.edu/worship/lit_arts/media/visual_tech.pdf A THESIS Submitted to Michigan State University. It covers history of VMT in worship from 1910 to 2000 and so much more. I found it interesting.cin=3

Personal Philosopy on the use of Technology

IN THE CHURCH

Habits of the High Tech Heart Chapter 1 pg. 26Habits of the High Tech Heart Chapter 2 pg. 59

Chapters 4-6 (Habits of the High Tech Heart) book report blogpost.

Response to Chapters 1-3 (Habits of the High Tech Heart): Book Report Blog PostCIN = 9

http://www.forministry.com/vsItemDisplay.dsp&objectID=1601A7D5-8494-4464-97DF0A07865435DD&method=display&templateID=C3435351-D45C-4B52-867A3F794D1CD85C
Blending Technology and Worship.In his new book High-Tech Worship? Quentin Schultzeuses the example to symbolize the fact that technology and God sometimes compete for attention in worship. The same technologies that can enhance worship can detract from it -- and not always so obviously.cin = 5

http://byfaithonline.com/page/ordinary-life/technology-in-worship-discerning-fittingness
byFaithOnline.com is where readers can be equipped to think biblically about the social and theological issues that shape our world. cin = 5

http://www.worshipleader.com/index.cfm?tdc=dsp&page=features_detail&aid=86
community, with a student directed, highly relational instructional philosophy. ... Learn about song writing, arranging, orchestration, worship technology and conducting. cin = 3

OVERALL

Copyright, Piracy and Personal Ethics –
one persons view on how we should address the issue of internet piracy.CIN = 7

University of Alberta Campus Computing Conditions of
Use – the code for personal use of computers on the school network.CIN = 7

Americans Think Downloading Music is OK –
an article on the author’s personal philosophy towards downloading music.CIN = 5

KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE ON THE INTERNET – a Q&A website about how a parent’s personal philosophy towards child raising may affect children’s internet useCIN = 2

Your thoughts on file-sharing today... – a forum for discussion on one’s personal philosophy towards file sharingCIN = 2

ReBlog –
the direct (and only result) of a good search [“personal philosophy” “computing and the arts”
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IN THE CLASSROOM / TEACHING

Criteria for Evaluating Use of Information Technology in K-12 Education –
a teacher’s personal philosophy towards computing in educationCIN = 5

http://www.math.cmu.edu/~masha/twt/philosophy.html
Teaching with Technology Philosophy Statement cin1

Comprehensive Post on Presentation Software

Powerpoint is one of the most popular presentation programs on the market and is comparitively easy to use. However, if you want a bit more control over your creative product Flash may be a beter option.


If these don't do it for you then there are some other options available as well:


http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/
A great site which gives both newbies and veterans of Java insight on some tips of Java
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_(programming_language)
It looks useful, but it being wikipedia (where anybody can post!!) it is difficult to trust it!
CIN Rating: 7


SlideRocket - http://www.sliderocket.com/
A great instructional site on the newest presentation software that is sweeping the nation:
CIN Rating: 8


iWork - http://www.apple.com/iwork/keynote/
A complete overview of the Mac presentation program known as iWork.
CIN Rating: 7


Top Ten Presentation Software - http://www.multicastmedia.com/Video-Presentation-Software.php
A different approach to presentations. This site helps you to stream your presentation online or broadcast for viewers to see around the world.
CIN Rating: 6

Digital Photography Composite Blog

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.digitalphotographysecrets.com/All you need to know about digital photography, plus all the hidden stuff that the London Drugs saleslady neglected to mention!CIN Rating: 9
Digital Photography 101 - an introduction to the basics of digital photography.CIN = 6

REVIEWS, TIPS, TUTORIALS ON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.dphotojournal.com/
Digital Photography Reviews, News, Pics, Tips & Tutorials.
CIN Rating: 8
Digital Photography Tutorial - Learn how to take and edit digital photographs using visual tutorials that emphasize concept over procedure, independent of specific digital camera or lens. Topics range from basic camera tips to advanced techniques.CIN = 7
http://www.digital-photography.org/
Digital camera reviews, black and white fine art photography, plus tips on accessories that every digital photographer needs including tripods, light stands, camera bags, and more. CIN Rating: 7
http://digital-photography-school.com/Digital%20Photography%20School.html This site dedicated to giving photography tips and tutorials to photographers of all levels. CIN Rating: 7
Digital Photography Tips - Demystifying digital photography! How to choose & use digital cameras and process images with Photoshop for terrific photographs.CIN = 6
http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/take_better_photos/index.htmlTips on digital photography like how to take better pictures, print better pictures....CIN=6

DIGITAL CAMERAS
http://www.dpreview.com/A great site which compares and contrasts between different digital cameras. Very helpful if one is looking to buy the best of the best!!CIN Rating: 8
Top 5 Digital Cameras for Beginners - an overview of the best digital cameras for the beginning photographer.CIN = 7
http://www.dcmag.co.uk/ Focuses on new developments in the camera market, with technique articles and reviews. CIN Rating: 7

DIGITAL SOFTWARE
Photo-Editing Software Reviews - a consumer report of programs used for editing digital photos.CIN = 9
http://www.digitalphotographyguy.com/articles/10-Digital-Software-Photographers-Will-Appreciate.htmlAn impressive article on different digital software, such as Adobe PhotoShop, Jasc PaintShop Pro 9, and Wacom's Graphire3 Tablet, plus many other related links that might also be helpfulCIN Rating: 8

SHORT COURSES ON DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.shortcourses.com/
The online library of digital photography. Everything from buying a camera to what to do with the photographs you' ve taken.
CIN Rating: 7

Microsoft

Microsoft Office Home
Offers how-to articles, downloads, templates, clip art, and training.
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Mactopia
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/default.mspx
Made the jump to a mac but still madly in love (or stuck in a love-hate relationship) with the Microsoft originals? Finding the Mac to be too easy or glitch free? Don't worry all your favourite lag-heavy-slow-down-full-of-glitches Microsoft programs are available on the Mac too. And this is the site to give you all the information on it.
CIN Rating: 8
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/Office2008/default.mspx Great site!! And the opening video is very helpful in learnin how to use Microsoft Office 2008 for Macs CIN Rating: 8 ttp://www.microsoft.com/canada/windowsserver2008/serverunleashed/html/stability.aspx?wt.srch=1
Great main site!!
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/
Great main site!! Quite informative of the Windows Vista product
CIN Rating: 8
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-xp/
Great homepage site!! Quite informative of the Windows XP product!!
CIN Rating: 8
The Future According to Gates
http://www.ameinfo.com/33384.html
A very interesting article outlining an interview with Microsoft CEO Bill Gates about how he sees the future of the company and technology as a whole. The most entertaining factor of this interview is that it took place in 2004 and in these 4 years since, many of his future endeavors have lost their footing.
CIN Rating: 7
More Future According to Gates
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/240541_gates14ww.html
Another very interesting article regarding the future of Microsoft. Gates also discusses the competitive market with such companies as Google and Apple. Though more recent than the former, this article is also a couple of years old but is still interesting to get a sense of Gates' views. CIN Rating: 7
Operating Systems Review -
compares Vista to its competators! Price and features.
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http://www.cnet.com/microsoft-office/#news
quite a lot of info on microsoft's new suite
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Microsoft® Office Live: Take Your Business Online - reviews a tutorial on the Live feature of the Microsoft Office software by Katherine Murray
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Microsoft Office Standard 2007 - a review of the pros and cons of the Microsoft Office software. Very succinct.
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Would We Hate Microsoft If It Were Apple?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-9955630-16.html
A brief but interesting article trying to explain why some people feel the way they do. Though I do not necessarily agree with the opinion presented it is an interesting take as well as several of the comments.
CIN Rating: 6
Why I Hate Microsoft
http://www.vanwensveen.nl/rants/microsoft/IhateMS.html
"A personal, lengthy, but highly articulate outburst"
CIN Rating: 5
Vista Service Pack 1 - the updates put in place to calm the Vista demons that made the operating sytem the target of so much criticism.
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(sorry guys I just had to list it all....was difficult to cut some of it, cause its all good sites!!!or at least to me.)