Interfaith 2 0 Final

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Interfaith 2.0

Presented byMarty Rotenberg (London, Ontario, Canada)Christopher Loben (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Supporting Interfaith Dialogue Through Online Collaboration


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About Us - Marty Rotenberg

Co-founder and Co-Chair of the Tzedaka-Sadaqah Project

Interreligious Chair of the Canadian Federation of JewishStudents (CFJS)

Young Leadership Council (YLC) Board Member

Graduated with an Honors Specialization in Psychologyfrom the University of Western Ontario

Currently studying at the University of Toronto


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About Us - [email protected]

e-Community facilitator for the Ontario Ministry ofEducation's Teacher Learning and Leadership Program

President, Ontario English Catholic Teachers AssociationYork Occasional Local

Participant in March of the Living for Educators (tour ofHolocaust memorial sites in Poland, Germany, and Israel)

Participant in Scarboro Missions, a Catholic organizationthat sponsors interfaith speakers - scarboromissions.ca

Former computer science teacher


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Introductions (15 seconds)

Tell us about yourself : Do you or your organization have a web presence

(traditional website or social media)? If so, what isit?


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Agenda and Objectives1. Our Twitter stream

1. Overview of Web 2.0 Technologies

1. Explore theories relating to media, technology, andintergroup interaction (in relation to interfaith dialogue)

1. Gain a basic understanding of Twitter, Facebook,Youtube, and Google Docs, with a review of best

practices

1. Create a plan as to how you can utilize social media andnew technology


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Our Twitter Streamwww.twitter.com/interfaith20

No need to take notes Resource Links will be posted Photos from this session
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Agenda and Objectives1. Our Twitter stream

1. Overview of Web 2.0 Technologies

1. Explore theories relating to media, technology, andintergroup interaction (in relation to interfaith dialogue)

1. Gain a basic understanding of Twitter, Facebook,Youtube, and Google Docs, with a review of best

practices

1. Create a plan as to how you can utilize social media andnew technology


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The Web

Web 1.0

static informationone-way limited multimedia

"authoritarian" (single author)

Web 2.0

constantly updatedtwo-wayembedded multimedia"democratic" (multiple authors/opinions)connection to other devices (smart phones,

tablets...)


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Web 1.0 - Exampleo http://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/ind
http://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/index.phphttp://www.scarboromissions.ca/Interfaith_dialogue/index.php


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Web 2.0 - Example

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http://www.ifyc.org/
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What is Social Media? Based on Web 2.0 technology Web and mobile based Real-time and frequently

updated collaboration involving multiple

contributors and viewers An interactive dialogue
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Theory and Criticism
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Media Theory and Social Media

McLuhans The medium is the message

Jonathan Miller - the structure of the mediumactually shapes the message Key point: the medium is not neutral; it acts on

you, roughs you up
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Networks vs. HierarchicalStructures

Social Media No central authority

Consensus baseddecision making

Loose/weak ties

Adaptability/resilience

Traditional Media Authority (structure)

Task oriented Precise/disciplined Strategic/focused activit
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Interpersonal Ties Information carrying networks between people 3 Types:

Strong Weak

Absent

The Strength of Weak Ties (Granovetter, 1973)
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Weak Ties Social media platforms based on weak ties

Twitter: follow people you do not personally know

Facebook: 1000s of friends

Important in encountering the other Acquaintances are often a source of new ideas

and information Not friends
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ea es en emse ves we n adigital world too

Matching up buyer & sellers Online dating Diffusion of innovative information Interdisciplinary collaboration
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Result from time, emotional intensity, intimacy and

reciprocity Argues: without strong ties important change does

not occur Are not found in social media

Strong ties Criticism of Malcolm Gladwell

oc a e wor e ec ve a
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oc a e wor e ec ve aincreasing simple participation

Does this increase motivation? Enough to make important or large changes? Where does this all lead? How can it be measured?
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Challenges and Criticism Slacktivism Language barrier Privacy Anonymity

Censorship Fast changing applications and platforms
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Web 2.0 and Social MediaPlatforms
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Getting it done with:

TwitterFacebook

YouTube

Google
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Twitter - http://twitter.com/interfaith20
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Facebook 4 Primary ways to utilize:

Facebook Profile Facebook Pages Facebook Groups

Facebook Ads


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Facebook Page


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Facebook Group


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Facebook Ads


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YouTube


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Google Documents


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Pro/Cons (Best Practices) What are some of the possible benefits and

challenges associated with the tools andplatforms discussed?


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Social Media Timeline

Example: Hosting a Lecture1. Always collect e-mail addresses to build a

comprehensive e-mail list (Google)2. Promotional Video to share online (Youtube)3. Event listing with details and participants

(Facebook)4. Event listing, real-time updates, follow up

with participants and speaker (Twitter)


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Activity - Your Social Media PlanDivide into groups (country, organization, interests...)

Goal: Create a plan on how best you can utilize the tools andideas discussed in your interreligious work

Prompts:

1.

Target audience - Who are you trying to reach?2. What type of information are your trying to relay?3. How would you like your audience to interact with you

and the information being presented?4. List of tools you may already be using

5. List of tools you would like to use6. How best can these tools help you achieve your personalor organizational goals?

7. How do you know these are working?


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