5-06 Anywhere Catholic Formation

From Catechetical programs to Catholic Schools, we have seen kitchen tables turn into classroom desks, prayer corners become living room additions, and Zoom meetings replace in-person instruction. While some may think we are returning to "what was," we are really bouncing forward to "what needs to be." As we welcome students in person once again to our classrooms, what technology tools and understandings do we now know are necessary to teach effectively and engage learners meaningfully? Blending new techniques and resources with what we had done prior to the pandemic will serve only to enrich and enhance the quality Catholic education we seek to provide all learners.

Paul Sanfrancesco  For over 26 years, he has worked in Catholic, private, and public education, including as a teacher, Assistant Principal and in collegiate teaching at Saint Joseph’s University and Neumann University and he also serves as the National Religion Technology Consultant for William H Sadlier.  The National School Boards Association named him one of the “20 to Watch” Educators for his work in Instructional Technology and the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology named him CTO of the year for the state of Pennsylvania in 2018.  Mr. Sanfrancesco has been featured in Tech & Learning, Schools CIO, EdTech Mag,  and Catechetical Leader and presents at local, regional, national and international convocations.