Huffington Post Article About LDS Online Missionary Efforts
The Huffington Post has published an impressive article about the Church’s online missionary efforts. Read “Hook Of Mormon: Inside The Church’s Online-Only Missionary Army.” It’s not perfect, but it is very insightful. Here are two quotes...
Hundreds of New Generic Top-Level Domains
A top-level domain is the last part of a web address (URL), such as .com, .org, and .edu. Recently, several hundred new generic top-level domains were added, increasing the possibilities for new websites exponentially. Some of the new possibilities include generic...
LDS Area Technology Specialists Needed
Have you spent years of your life immersed in technology? Have you ever considered using those skills to build the kingdom? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people throughout the world? Are you ready to join 83,000 missionaries who are called to...
World Wide Web Turns 25
The World Wide Web turns 25 today. It is one of the most important and heavily-used parts of the network of computer networks that make up the Internet. The Internet is the network that connects computers, while the Web is the hyperlinked text and graphical layer of...Manage Your Online Reputation
The following is from Google’s page Manage your online reputation: Nowadays, more and more personal information surfaces on the web. For example, some of your friends might mention your name in a social network or tag you on online photos, or your name could...
Electronic Messages
Electronic messages, such as email, texts, tweets, and social media posts, are a great way to communicate–especially when you don’t need an immediate answer. You can send the message and then let the person read and respond when convenient. They are also helpful...Preserving Digital Records
The video below gives ideas on how to preserve your digital files, such as photographs and journals. This is one video from Preserving History Instructional Videos, a series of brief video vignettes on how to care for personal records and artifacts. Related articles:...
What Do We Study in 2014?
The web page Instructions for Curriculum 2014 (lds.org/manual/2014) lists the materials to be used in Sunday classes next year. A formatted PDF of Instructions for Curriculum 2014 is also available to copy and distribute in your ward council, if needed. Only two items...
Future Missionaries: Consider Your Online Reputation
In the June 23, 2013 broadcast “The Work of Salvation,” we heard about missionary work in the digital age. In the video below, Elder L. Tom Perry explained that missionaries will begin using computers to teach principles from Preach My Gospel using Mormon.org,...Smartphone Camera 101
The video below breaks down smartphone cameras, from must-have accessories to the best printing services out there. This video is from the Sync Up series. Related article: “Is Instagram Safe for Kids?”How the LDS Church Uses Facebook
In the video below, Elisa Scharton, Jesse Stay, and Fernando Camilo discuss the features of Facebook and how the Church is using it. In this video, you can: Find posts about various content across LDS.org, Mormon Channel, and other Church websites. See Facebook pages...
Can You Be a Church-Service Missionary?
The number of full-time missionaries serving around the world has soared since President Monson announced that members can begin missions at a younger age. The response of faithful youth and couple missionaries accepting missions is clear evidence that the Lord is...Family Fun with Technology
In the video below, Elisa Scharton and the Osberg Family discuss how families can use technology to develop closer relationships while having fun, and still be safe.Safe Passwords & Avoiding Scams
The video below talks about two issues: How to keep your online accounts safe by using good password practices. How to avoid having your accounts phished, hacked, or used by someone else. This video is from the Sync Up series. Learn more about passwords by reading How...Follow on social media