467 – The Joy of Community Feedback

Welcome back to WELSTech. This week we share your community feedback covering technology plans, social network tips, and church year calendars. Throw in a 3D printed WELS Logo plus a large dose of doctrine joy, and there is something for everyone. Join the conversation!

The discussion:

3D printing meets ministry – Martin and Sallie open real and virtual mail bags to share listener’s helpful resources and ideas for using tech in public and personal ministry.

• Guidelines for Staff Use of Technology Resources
• MLC’s Acceptable Use Policy
• School Technology Planning
• Rubric for Comprehensive Technology Plan
• How Often Should You Post to Social Media
• 12 Questions to Improve Your Website
• 12 Creative Ways to Use Facebook Cover Images
• Google Classroom Guardian E-mail Summaries – Teachers | Guardians
• OnlineOCR.net
• Instagram from Computer
• Google Security Checkup
• Minecraft Education Edition arrive November 1 – Companion Minecraft Breakouts

News in tech:

The Table Project is ending December 31, 2016. Possible alternatives:

• The City
• Subsplash
• Bluebridge
• Unify
• Kaleo Apps
• GroupAhead

WELS now:

Check out Martin’s Digital Christianship presentation, part of the Gospel Outreach with Media Fall 2016 online conference which runs through October 31.

Picks of the week:

• 2016-17 (Church Year A) worship resources
  • Lectionary on Google Calendar
  • Worship planning resources
  • One-page church year calendar from NPH
• Ubuntu – Install on Intel Compute Stick

Ministry resources:

Essay files at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary – Doctrine joy!

Featured video:

The newest addition on the WELSTech “Likes” list on Vimeo, features our very own Martin Spriggs in a Together technology video update.

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 468 – Jason Schmidt is back in the guest host chair, with a healthy dose of sunshine in tow, as we dive into the latest Horizon Report for K-12 educational technology. Release date: Wednesday, September 28.

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