Using Technology to Succeed in Theological Study discusses how various technologies can aid in theological study. It examines tools for backing up files, note-taking, writing, researching, using biblical software, and referencing. The document demonstrates several tools, such as Dropbox for backing up files, Evernote for note-taking, Pages and Isolator for writing, iAnnotate and RSS feeds for researching, Accordance for biblical study, and Endnote for referencing. The goal is to illustrate how these technologies can enhance students' theological education.
24. ■ Cost: Usually $0 through University
■ Available: Windows, Mac
■ www.endnote.com
Demonstration: Endnote
25. Windows OS X Linux iOS Android WMobile Palm BB Browser
[a] Backing Up & Files
Dropbox Free * www.dropbox.com
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Carbonite $54.95/year www.carbonite.com
[b] Note-Taking
Evernote Free* www.evernote.com
OneNote With Office www.microsoft.com/onenote
[c] Writing
Pages $23.99 Mac Applications Store
Microsoft Word With Office www.microsoft.com/office
OpenOffice Free www.openoffice.org
LaTeX Free www.latex-project.org
Isolator Free willmore.eu/software/isolator/
Ghoster Free Search donationcoder.com
TurnItIn Free Through CSU Website
[d] Researching
NetNewsWire Free * www.netnewswireapp.com
FeedDemon Free www.feeddemon.com
GoogleReader Free www.google.com/reader
InstaPaper Free www.instapaper.com
uPAD $5.99 iTunes Store
iAnnotate $12.99 iTunes Store
[e] Using the Bible
Accordance Varies www.accordancebible.com
BibleWorks Varies www.bibleworks.com
Logos Varies www.logos.com
OliveTree Varies www.olivetree.com
[f] Referencing
EndNote Free (for most students at uni)
BibTeX Free www.bibtex.org
Hinweis der Redaktion
QUESTIONS TO ASK:\n\n- What operating systems do people use?\n- What mobile devices?\n
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* It’s Australian, free, robust, flexible\n* Based upon social constructionist pedagogy\n* Great support and online community (moodle.org)\n* Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment\n
3 Copies of Data.\n2 Different Media.\n1 Off Site.\n
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Getting information into the system:\n* Add Note\n* Take Photo\n* Email Item\n
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Isolator: CMD+Shift+I\n
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* Also use InstaPaper for longer articles to send.\n* Email Longer Articles\n
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Top 5 Tips:\n1. Use Groups\n2. Add attachments (endnote as a repository)\n3. Import References from Data Bases\n4. Right Click to add extra references\n4. Right Click to add page information/exclude autho5\n