Course curriculum

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Introduction

    3. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

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    1. Lesson Overview

    2. A Few of Our Favorite (Digital) Things

    3. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Tools and Machines

    3. Tools for Conviviality

    4. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Social Media and Teens

    3. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Explicit vs. Implicit Learning

    3. Intentional Attention

    4. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

    1. Lesson Overview

    2. Digital Citizenship, Part 1

    3. Digital Citizenship, Part 2

    4. Discussion and Reflection Prompts

About this course

  • $24.99
  • 3 hours of video content

Course Author

Interim Director of Digital Learning, Biola University Tim Milosch

Tim Milosch is the Interim Director of Digital Learning and an adjunct faculty member in the Political Science Department. He holds graduate degrees in Government (M.A.) and Political Science (Ph.D.) with specialties in the fields of Middle East Politics, Political Philosophy, and International Relations. He currently teaches courses on international affairs and national security and writes about those subjects on Substack at Tim Talks Politics and in the pages of Providence Magazine.
That technology, especially digital technology, fundamentally alters our lives is beyond dispute.

However, whether those changes benefit or harm our children, our work, and our society are hotly debated.

This course provides insight into questions surrounding issues like social media and online privacy from an explicitly Christian perspective.

In a culture dominated by technological disruption, keeping our moral compass pointed towards truth and our ethical framework integrated with daily life requires a perspective that is rooted in something more permanent than the ephemeral world of technology.
Together, we will examine Christian thought and tradition for wisdom and guidance to live in a world of constant technological change.

Over the course of eleven lessons, each featuring videos and reflection exercises, you will receive insight and resources to guide you through developing a practical theologically grounded framework for understanding technology and considering its impact on the individual and society.

At the end of this course, you will also receive a free curriculum resource with activities and discussion questions designed for use in youth groups and small group settings.

About the Provider

Division of Communication |
Biola University

Biola University's Division of Communication exists to prepare students to become effective communicators, leaders and influencers who can meet today’s challenges and develop employer-impressing skills that are in demand across career fields — from marketing to media, from medicine to ministry, and everything in between.
Learn more about the Division of Communication!
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long will it take for me to complete this course?

    Each lesson is designed to take approximately 1-2 hours, depending on how deeply you engage the reflection and discussion questions. Since this is a self-paced course, the time it will take you to complete it will depend on the speed with which you want to progress through the course.

  • Will I be able to interact with the professor(s) during the course?

    Since the TESOL courses are self-paced, you will have no interaction with the professor(s).

  • Will I need to purchase any additional materials?

    No. The course contains everything you need to successfully complete the course. There are resources recommended at the end of the course that you’re free to purchase if you wish to pursue further study on the course topics.

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