340 – Browser Wars

This week on WELSTech Martin is back, it’s Teacher Appreciation Day and there’s a war brewing. Martin and Sallie share their “go-to” browser selections as well as a long list of events you’ll want to be a part of, a ministry resource for delivering a church invitation to new people in your community and a recent Google Apps for Education announcement.

The discussion:

The best browser for you – Martin and Sallie square off on their favorite web browsers. Browser speed, design, apps and extensions determine the best fit!

• Internet Explorer
• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari

Ministry resources:

• Pastor Rob Guenther from Grace in Kenai, AK shared New Mover Church Postcards and the postcard design for Grace
• Share a helpful resource that makes a difference in your ministry, and you will be entered to win an Apple TV. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

Tech tips:

• Subscribe to MLC  and WELS LiveStream
• Google Classroom announcement and info page

Picks of the week:

• IconFinder
• Instagram for Churches eBook from Church Tech Today

Of interest:

• Live streaming of graduation events:
  • Martin Luther College – May 16 & 17
  • Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary – May 20 to 23
• KML Tech & Teach – June 3
• FinalWeb Training – July 29 to August 1

Community feedback:

• The Best Time to Recruit Next Year’s Volunteers is NOW!
• High School iPad Central – Resources from Cozad Community Schools
• Batched Inbox
• The Curtain
• Zero Friction Books
• Gospel eBooks
• Subscribe to SMS of @Daily_Bible on Twitter

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 341 – The DIY (do-it-yourself) topic du jour is solutions for electric cables. Plus Peter Frank from Concordia Technology Solutions shares details on their new eGiving tool. (Broadcast date – 05/13/14)

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