– This is a new startup that makes it easier to organize fundraisers. This could be userful for scouts working toward scout camp or other things like that.

– Here is a short .mp3 from BYU radio that looks back on 2008. I thought it was cool because it reminded me again of how technology is enabling the spreading of a LDS culture. It really is amazing!

– This is a fun new site created by some young (I’m assuming Mormon) moms who want to spread the word about food storage. They are doing a FANTASTIC job of using social media to pass the word along about their site with prizes for blogging about it, emailing about it, signing up for newsletters, and commenting (which increases page rank and gets them listed higher). I suppose I am entered into the contest because I am blogging about them now.

– Great Video from YouTube that puts some of the thoughts I have had about Prop 8 back out there. (Thanks Seth for point this out).

– Wow! I am just getting online today after a nice trip, and just got a chance to see the Church’s “A Brand New Year” resources. It is amazing! They are really trying to reach out to the youth with this site. The design is fantastic, and I love all the resources they have there. (I noticed there was a link to the scripture mastery games … perhaps the same person developed them).

Great work!

– Some great suggestions from LDS Media Talk about managing all the information out there!!

– “Those of us striving to integrate participatory media literacy practices into our classes often face resistance. “

This is so true in the spiritual classroom as well. I thought it was interesting that he pointed out the resistance from students that just want to sit back and regurgitate information, rather than participate in the media exercises that force them to think critically about what they are learning.