November 2008
Talking to a Real Person - LT Website Overhaul
Submitted by jmanley on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 12:54“Sure wish I could talk to a real person…” she muttered. The recording ignored her and replayed the same options. She listened a moment longer, but neither relevant choice nor tangible champion interceded.
“Forget it!” She snapped the phone shut and walked away.
Our world interconnects, but grows virtual, a caricature of genuine life. True, a plethora of information astounds us. And, the convenience certainly woos us. But, most websites shout, “Shut up! We talk, you listen.” We enjoy the web’s speed and reach, yet also crave the old fashioned market place. There, we talked. We listened. Friends actually heard us. We built community.
Fortunately, the Lord sends the Body of Christ to push back. Regina’s Orality work draws people together. And now, my work takes an Internet problem and makes it a feature. We’re converting the MAF-Learning Technologies website from a one-way billboard to a two-way discussion known as a “blog.” Our worldwide team – including you – will finally have a place to really converse about God’s work through Learning Technologies. More details soon.
