Tim+Walker's+Learning+Journal

February 16th I had to fly to Iowa for a death in the family, but now I'm up and running with my journal. I'm trying to design and build a collaborative site for my church to host theological conversations concerning movies. I'm presently looking for the best kind of site to host such a forum. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

February 23rd I'm trying to figure out what online tool would be best for my RBC //Real Talk// discussion forum. I'm working with a blog and a wiki. I'm leaning toward the wiki.

February 28th I looked at (worked with) Facebook, google sites, a blog, and My Wikis trying to find a platform for Reel Talk. I think I llike what can be acomplished with the wiki the best. I will move forward with that platform for now.

I visited Kirsten's journal and was intrigued by her Kids ministry. I tried to start a discussion about it but was told I wasn't a member. I don't know if I can live with such rejection. I did get on was able to leave a comment asking about Kirsten's Kids ministry.
 * Kirsten's Journal **

March 3rd I've decided to use wiki spaces for my REEL TALK project. I AM enjoying working with the different widgets and things you can use.

March 7th I just launched our REEL TALK. I invited 12 members and we'll see where it goes.

I visited Karen's journal. Hopefully she can gather more responses for her survey.
 * Karen's Journal **

March 9th Several of the invitees to my REEL TALK Wiki have signed on. As of yet there is no discussion, but I suppose folks need time to view or re-view the films first. Hoepfully by the first of next week we will see some discussion. Anyone can go here to see it if you would like. We set it up as private so you may need to be invited in. If so, just leave me your email address and I will invite you in.

March 24th Well the Wiki is running. We have had a good number of participants sign up, but the actually participation is lacking. My Associiate Pastor shared some online stats concenring the percentage of members who participate. According to that, we are tracking about par for our size church, but I want to explre ways to beat the odds.

March 30th I'm thinking about building some extra structure into the RBC wiki site. I had originally wanted to see this more free form, but participation is not happening. The idea I'm considering is to do one movie a month starting with a viewing at the church building. I'm struggling to transition from a good ide to a good reality.