Not Returning Void: Effectively Teaching Homiletics OnlinePosted on November 15, 2017 by Rob O'LynnTeaching preaching online is, essentially, no different than teaching it in-seat! The only difference is the location of students.
Tracking Social Media Footprints in the Online ClassPosted on October 3, 2015 by Rob O'LynnTwitter has taken over the classroom…and you’re to blame! Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. However we cannot escape the reality that we are in a social media era, even in the ivory towers of academia. And, as those who shape the minds of tomorrow’s leaders, we need to embrace the technology revolution.
Know Your Students, Know Your StoryPosted on April 25, 2015 by Rob O'LynnThe purpose for teaching biblical studies has changed. It is no longer simply about content transference; it is about theological acumen and cultural engagement. We know the stories, yet our students are less and less familiar with them. Thus it is our calling, our responsibility, to not only teach the stories but challenge our students to also retell their encounter with God’s story in technologically-creative ways.