Add a live poll to your presentation

Here's something fun to do.  Let your students use their phones (since they are doing it anyway) to add to what is being shared.  By using Poll Everywhere you can add a little spice.  They even provide a free plan, which is limited to a certain number, or you can pay for whatever use and size of group that you have.

The process is simple:

1. Create an account.  
2. Create your poll on their site.  
3. Download the PowerPoint page that they provide for you, and place it into your presentation. 
4. Show your presentation.
5. Instruct your students to text their vote to the number provided and give them the options to vote.
6. If your presentation computer is connected to the internet, the results will display automatically before their eyes, and in real time.  

Give it a try and let us know what you think in your comments.

App Review: Olive Tree BibleReader

I admit it...I've taken the plunge, and so far it's been pretty seamless.  I've converted to using my iPad and iPhone as my primary form of reading Scripture.  I've used the Kindle, and have the Bible within my Kindle App, but although great for straight reading, it is hard to move between passages on the fly.

I know that there are many Bible apps out there, but I've found Olive Tree's BibleReader to be an excellent choice.  Olive Tree's BibleReader is available for Windows Mobile, Palm, Blackberry, iOS, and Android.  Here is a comparison chart for the features built in within their BibleReader software by platform.

Why OliveTree BibleReader? Here is why...

iPad-friendly Student Ministry

I readily admit that I am a bit of a geek, and as such I tend to use tech whenever and wherever I can.  One of my favorite weapons in my tech arsenal is my iPad. I've heard from many, well isn't it just a big iPod Touch? Yes in some ways, but mostly no.  It serves a different need in my life, and provides much better function in my ministry.  Here are a some of my regular uses: