636 – HR & A Pandemic

On this episode of WELSTech we wrap up our summer look at ministry across the synod during the pandemic by talking with WELS Human Resources Director Dennis Maurer. We also discuss NPH’s new “at-home Sunday School” program. Google extensions and add-ons shine in the “Picks of the week” segment, and WELSTech listeners have lots to say about social media for schools, and more!

The interview and discussion:

Pandemic protocols at the CMM – WELS Director of Human Resources Dennis Maurer talks with Martin and Sallie about the policies and procedures which are in place at the WELS Center for Mission and Ministry (CMM).

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Toolkit for K-12 Schools with posters
• Church Mutual Corona Virus Resources including sample Waiver Forms
• Lutheran Schools webinar archive including A Discussion of Policies and Procedures with Church Mutual
• Contact WELS Human Resources

Sunday School at home – New from Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) are resources for doing Sunday School from home using Christ-Light materials and free, age-appropriate video lessons by experienced WELS teachers.

• Learn more from NPH
• Get lesson worksheets from your church or order directly from NPH
• NPH on YouTube

Picks of the week:

• Our 12 Favorite Chrome Extensions from LifeHacker
  • Enhancer for YouTube
  • Link to Text Fragment
  • Smile Always
• Choice Eliminator for Google Forms

Community feedback:

• SocialSchool4EDU – Facebook | Website
• Remo.co
• Free Resources for Teachers from the Noun Project

Featured videos/online course:

How to use Choice Eliminator add-on for Google Forms

Next time:

WELSTech goes back to the books with a kickoff discussion of Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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