475 – Wall To Wall Tech … And Ministry

It’s “Community Feedback” day on WELSTech, and there is something for everyone. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of the new, improved Google Sites, see Trello in action, and check out video camera recommendations. Plus, there’s DOS-prompt nostalgia, podcast recommendations, and smart light bulbs to light your way. See what everybody is talking about.

The discussion:

Last time in 2016 – Our WELSTech listeners come through again with feedback on all types of tech in ministry goodness.

• WELSTech Google Group discussion topics:
  • Video camera that will stream
  • One-time live streaming
• Google’s redesigned Google Sites goes live
• Next #WELSEd twitter chat will be 12/21 at 8 pm CST
• Google Docs: Prompt Students to Make a Copy
• Mac Power Users podcast #352
• Byrdseed.com
• Canvas Podcast from Relay FM
• Unsplash
• 60 Things Students Can Create To Demonstrate What They Know
• 5 Best Bible Study Programs
• Search the WELSTech Challenge Album images on Flicker with WELSTechPhotoChallenge

News in tech:

Say goodbye to the MS-DOS command prompt

WELS now:

Christian Leadership Conference – January 6-8 in Orlando, FL

Picks of the week:

• Try the new Google Sites
  • Get started
  • Cheat sheet
  • Overview video
• LIFX smart bulbs

Ministry resources:

Check out WELS Technology Projects on Trello, an example of a method of communicating project progress

Featured video:

Watch the December update from Academia Cristo and iGlesia Luterano Cristo, the newest addition on the WELSTech “Likes” list on Vimeo.

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 476 – Celebrate Christmas week with a very special WELSTech episode featuring the new synod archivist, Susan Willems. Release date: Wednesday, December 21.

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