2. Connecting for Belonging
‘… no one lives in
isolation but
hungers for a
connection; to feel
part of a
community.
(Advertising blurb at Readers Feast
28th September, 2014)
4. Why have a blog?
• Blogs provide another way to carry out our
Marist mission
• People can access blogs easily
• Blogs give readers a way of engaging
• Blogs provide a place to access resources
• Blogs attract people who have nowhere else
to ask their questions
5. On whose authority do I speak?
• I speak on behalf of John McMahon who is a
happy Marist
• I speak as one person in the worldwide Marist
network
• I speak as one who has specific interests and
experiences
6. Who is my audience?
• Anyone who wishes to access
http://www.johnmcmahon.id.au
• Marists from Australia and other countries
who seem to find me
• People interested in Catholicism, Marist life
and mission, education, leadership and
networking
7. How do I handle unexpected
responses?
• I try to be respectful
• I try to reply in a timely manner
• I try to be honest
• I refer people to others if required
13. Are Blogs linked to Social Media?
• Blogs rely on social media
• Through social media, for example, I let
readers know I have just uploaded a post.
• I inform them through Twitter, LinkedIn,
Facebook, Google + and AWeber
15. Why use social media?
• Information can be passed on quickly
• Networking is available
• It provides a way of participating in groups
• There are global structures which can be
utilised
16. Today’s Approach to Social Media
• Social
• Mobile
• Analytics
• Cloud
Frank et al, p.22
19. A Class discusses quotes posted on
LinkedIn
Nathan writes:
”My Year 10 Christian Leadership students
have recently been reflecting on your
#maristsimplicity quotes, as we prepare to
deliver a Yr 8 Brothers Together program on
this pillar of Marist Spirituality. We also like
the quote "live simply, so others may simply
live".”
Nathan Ahearne
Director, Faith Formation
Marist College, Canberra
12th September 2014
28. A view from Business
‘We must reimagine
and reengineer the
supporting
organizational models
and business process
to thrive in the new
digital economy.’ Frank et
al p.15
29. John Murphy, a Marist priest works in digital media at
the Marist Internet Ministry, New Zealand.
A Marist Fathers’ approach