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For what ages or kinds of learners is this resource appropriate?
The resource is designed for youth from middle through high school. - What is the content and is the content valuable for
the learners?
The goal of this resource is to teach youth about faith and devotion and to make the truth a reality in their lives by encouraging faith and personal growth in Christ. Video, graphics, songs, music video, and interviews with Christian musicians are used to capture the imagination of youth learners. Many of the struggles in life that teenagers face are dealt with in this resource. - What is the biblical and theological perspective
present in this resource?
God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are actual beings, alive and working in this world. Salvation is only through Christ. God is intimate and we can meet God in the everyday routines of life. - Is the resource attractive and interesting enough to
hold learners’ attention?
We think it is quite attractive with pictures and sounds. It will grab the attention of youth learners - Does this resource offer a variety of navigation
routes?
Yes, the resource provides a fair amount of choice in navigation. - Is this resource interactive?
What do learners DO?
The learners can read Bible passages, lyrics to Christian songs, listen to Christian music and interviews with biblical characters, and wander through mazes to find passages and songs. - Does this resources offer varying degrees of
difficulty?
No, it is basically the same level through out the program. - What kind of guidance does the resource offer learners?
There is loose guidance, and learners are free to explore and wander in pursuing their own interests. - Could learners use this resource more than once and
still learn from it?
Yes. - Can learners work together in using this resource, or
is it designed for one learner at a time?
It seems to be geared for individual learning, but it could be adapted for group learning. - What kind of time frame to you need to use this
resource?
A minimum of 30 minutes is required to learn how to use the program and begin to get through some of the material. - What are some ways to use this resource with a class or
group?
After you teach a lesson about Christ and/or culture, or about the humanity of Christ, you can use this program to reinforce the learners' understanding of Christ in the midst of their daily living. - What kind of hardware do you need to run this resource?
Computer with CD drive, speakers and sound card. You also need to have Quicktime installed from the CD. You are not told to do this, but you need to do it to get the music, video and animations to work. - How much does this resource cost?
$25.00