We had so much fun catching up with everyone at The Table! It was such a great experience to get together for our last meeting of the year. In case you weren't able to join us here are the highlights of Fishhook's Favorite Things.

We had so much fun catching up with everyone at The Table! It was such a great experience to get together for our last meeting of the year. In case you weren't able to join us ... 

Here are the highlights of Fishhook's Favorite Things: 

Social Trends 

  • Periscope - One of the newest social media trends, this app was created to be a window into a more personal world. People are now live streaming special events, breaking news and the simplest everyday tasks. Check out our breakdown of how Periscope can be used in a church setting here. 
  • Inbound Marketing - If you've been around the Fishhook crew lately, you've probably heard us talk about inbound marketing. It's a new movement for reaching people online before they even step into your building. Find out why we think the church needs inbound marketing. 

Design Trends 

  • Canva - If your church, or volunteers, don’t have training or access to the Adobe Creative Suite, we are so excited to introduce you to Canva: an online tool that makes design simple for everyone. Check out these blog posts for more info! Canva Believe It? and Canva Take a Closer Look? 

Learning Trends 

  • Individualized, on-demand learning opportunities - Companies are doing more of this and many options are online. These help you avoid traveling and accommodate schedules, many also include mobile options. 
  • Adaptive learning - This creates more interaction between the instructor and student: The teacher customizes the approach for the student and the student can move at his/her own pace. This also applies in computerized learning environments where the computer asks questions and adapts the program based on a response. 
  • Digital badging - These online certificates create ways to recognize learning achievements and share them with others. Explore them through services like Open Badges, Credly and Acclaim. 
  • Personal coaching/mentoring - A practical step to help the learner absorb information and apply knowledge.  
  • How might it apply to you and your church? - Volunteer/servant leader training, security procedures for children's ministry, discipleship opportunities, etc. You can launch your own through services like GoToWebinar, CourseSites by Blackboard, eFront and Moodle. 

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