I’m not generally a fan of add-ons to the operating system or browser (it makes it confusing when switching from computer-to-computer), however one exception is the tool “CreateBooklet”. It’s simple, but brilliant, and I’ve used it extensively. Basically, it adds a menu option to the PDF dropdown box (when you print from any application on [...]
MediaLit 2012 (18-22 June 2012) #
A one week intensive course in Media Literacy for Christian Ministry at St John’s College, Durham.
Evaluating Church Database Systems
A good database system is really critical to the smooth running of any organisation, including a church. As we look at being more efficient as a church, I’ve been evaluating the various options currently available.
Mac Software: What I Use
Whilst I’ve discussed iPad software elsewhere, I regularly get asked what software I use on the Mac. Here’s my (almost) definitive list: General Productivity Apple iCal and Mail: There’s many other applications that are more feature-laden, but I tend to stick with the default suite of Apple software including iCal and Mail. Largely this is because [...]
Using Technology to Succeed in Theological Study
This is a brief presentation that considers a range of software tools that can help theological students. It covers six broad areas: a) Backing Up & Files; b) Note-Taking; c) Writing; d) Research; e) Using the Bible; and f) Referencing. Whilst brief in detail, it might draw your attention to a few tools of value. [...]
MediaLit 2011: A one week intensive course in Media Literacy for Christian Ministry
St John’s College, Durham (Monday 20th – Friday 24th June 2011) MediaLit offers an opportunity for first class training and resources in media for ministry for those engaged in formal pre-ordination training, those already engaged in local or national ministry and anyone concerned to connect Christian faith with communication in a digital age. We will [...]
The Cost of Mac Bible Software Modules
Using RSSUsing RSSWhen deciding on which Bible software to use, the cost of resources should be a significant consideration. Following on from my discussion of Bible software on the iPad/iPhone, I have made a quick comparison of resource cost for two of the major Bible applications on the mac (which synchronise to the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch). [...]
iPad Bible Applications
Whilst there are a plethora of iPhone and iPad Bible applications, there are only a few worth consideration. Making this choice depends upon your personal needs and if you already own any existing Bible software packages (e.g., on your mac/pc or other mobile devices). With the release of Accordance for iOS, I thought it was [...]
iPad for Academic Theology: Revisited
A few months ago, I wrote a small post on using the iPad in academic theology. Having had time to reflect, I thought I would cobble some of my thoughts together. Much of my workflow (which entails a reliance upon Dropbox, iAnnotate, OliveTree Bible Reader, and Evernote) has remained the same, with the device being [...]
Using RSS in Academic Theology
RSS means Really Simple Syndication, which strangely enough, doesn’t sound very simple at all. Basically, it is a standardised protocol that enables people to monitor a ‘feed’ (i.e., a special URL address) and get alerts to new content.
