Writing for the Key Resources blog, I make the case for churches plugging into the connected learning movement:
We know lots of churches are already involved in formal and informal learning communities in their neighborhoods. Here are just some of the ways Christians have been involved in the connected learning movement before it was called that:
• hosting and providing volunteers for after-school tutoring,
• training young musicians through choir school programs,
• sponsoring scouting troops,
• contributing to mentoring and wellness programs for at-risk youth, and
• (you knew it was coming) providing safe summer space and teaching the values of faith through summer camps and VBS.
We hope as this movement gains momentum, these experienced partner-ers will help teach the rest of us best practices for getting connected. We know that most faith groups need to do a better job of translating their missions to secular audiences and finding common cause with others who work for justice and the betterment of our communities.
Read more about connected learning here.
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