317 – Thank You God For Tech
We are celebrating Thanksgiving on WELStech this week by sharing our thanks for technology that assists ministry efforts. Martin and Sallie have a full house of Google tips and picks along with much non-Google technology from our listeners to be thankful for as well.
The discussion:
Giving Thanks – Rapid changes in technology have afforded us many opportunities to enhance ministry efforts. Join Martin and Sallie in giving thanks for the abundant tech-in-ministry blessings we enjoy – from the ability to communicate to a worldwide audience to enhancements in personal productivity to increased opportunities to share our faith through social media. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ministry Resources:
- (18:20) LiveMocha language training with a social twist
- Share a helpful resource that makes a difference in your ministry, and you will ll be entered to win an Apple TV. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.
Tech tips:
- (21:10) Google Drive Sync to Desktop
- Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts – Shift+? or documentation
Picks of the week:
- (27:51) Offline Gmail
- Google Play & Tablets for Education
WELS.net features:
(33:24) Start the new church year off right with a variety of church year calendars
- Church Year Calendar from NPH
- Planning Christian Worship from WELS Worship Office
- Christian Worship Lectionary Google Calendar – Instructions
Of interest:
(35:45) Upcoming streamed Christmas concerts:
- Via WELS Streams –
- Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary – December 8 at 3:00 pm
- Koine – December 19 at 7:00 pm
- Via MLC TV
- Martin Luther College – December 7 at 7:30 pm & December 8 at 4:00 pm
Community feedback:
- (36:58) Notational
- TypeOnline.co.uk
- TypingWeb.com
- Good news from TechSmith
- Mummify.it
- Judge strikes down law that gives clergy members tax-free housing allowances
- Scholastic Book Wizard Mobile
Coming up on WELSTech:
(47:13) Episode 318 – Next week Gail Potratz is guest-hosting and the topic of the day is tech in the Language Arts classroom. Martin and Sallie also talk with Ryan Rathje about his recent edtech advice for future teachers. (Release date – 12/03/13)
Music download:
(47:53) This week only, download a free music single from WELS harpist Elaine Stindt (HarpElaine.com) – Joyful, Joyful
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