726 – Summer Tech Talks – Rob Davidson

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<a href="https://welstech.wels.net/2024/06/06/726-summer-tech-talks-rob-davidson/" rel="nofollow"></a> Welcome to the good ole summertime on WELSTech! Our “Summer Tech Talks” interview series will feature technology from around the synod and across the world. This week we start in St. Louis, MO, home of Concordia Technology Solutions. The back half of the show includes Sallie sharing teacher professional development resources and Martin divulging his new favorite AI chatbot. The discussion & interview Concordia Technology Solutions – Joining Martin and Sallie is Manager of Sales and Marketing for <a href="https://www.concordiatechnology.org/" rel="nofollow">Concordia Technology Solutions (CTS)</a>, Rob Davidson. Rob shares the latest news about CTS products including <a href="https://www.concordiatechnology.org/church360" rel="nofollow">Church 360°</a>, <a href="https://builder.christianworship.com/" rel="nofollow">Christian Worship Service Builder</a>, and <a href="https://www.concordiatechnology.org/shepherds-staff" rel="nofollow">Shepherd’s Staff</a>. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.concordiatechnology.org/church-office-technology-assessment" rel="nofollow">Request a Free Church Office Technology Assessment</a></li> <li>Recent update to Christian Worship Service Builder provides multiple Bible translations – <a href="https://help.christianworship.com/hc/en-us/articles/26147324605211-How-do-I-change-the-Bible-Translation-FAQ" rel="nofollow">Learn how to change translations</a></li> </ul> Picks of the week <ul> <li>Summer Professional Development <ul> <li><a href="https://mlc-wels.edu/openlearning/" rel="nofollow">MLC Open Learning</a> – June 18 & 19</li> <li><a href="https://ditchthattextbook.com/summer-pd/" rel="nofollow">Summer PD Bingo Choice Board</a> from Ditch That Textbook</li> <li><a href="https://community.wakelet.com/community-week-2024" rel="nofollow">Wakelet Community Week</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.perplexity.ai/" rel="nofollow">Perplexity.ai</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/perplexity-ai-vs-chatgpt-3433152/" rel="nofollow">Perplexity AI: How does it stack up against ChatGPT?</a> from Android Authority</li> <li><a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-reasons-why-i-prefer-perplexity-over-every-other-ai-chatbot/" rel="nofollow">5 reasons why I prefer Perplexity over every other AI chatbot</a> from ZDNET</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Community feedback & events <ul> <li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/danfitzpatrick/2024/05/25/6-ai-tools-recommended-by-teachers-that-arent-chatgpt/?sh=75a8f3024f19" rel="nofollow">6 AI Tools Recommended By Teachers That Aren’t ChatGPT</a> from Forbes <ul> <li><a href="http://www.briskteaching.com/" rel="nofollow">Brisk Teaching</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.schoolai.com/" rel="nofollow">SchoolAI</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.diffit.me/" rel="nofollow">Diffit</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.curipod.com/" rel="nofollow">Curipod</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thinglink.com/" rel="nofollow">Skybox by Blockade Labs in ThingLink</a></li> <li><a href="http://ideogram.ai/" rel="nofollow">Ideogram</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw" rel="nofollow">Generative AI in a Nutshell – how to survive and thrive in the age of AI</a></li> </ul> Next time Summer Tech Talks continue with a (virtual) trip to Thailand to learn more about technology at Asia Lutheran Seminary. Get involved <ul> <li>Add comments</li> <li>Send us an e-mail <a href="mailto:welstech@wels.net" rel="nofollow">welstech@wels.net</a></li> <li>Join the WELSTech community: <ul> <li>WELSTech <a href="https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/forum/#!forum/welstech" rel="nofollow">Google Group</a></li> <li>WELSTech on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WELSTech" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li> <li>WELSTech on <a href="http://pinterest.com/welstech/" rel="nofollow">Pinterest</a></li> <li>WELSTech on <a href="https://instagram.com/welstechpodcast/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Add to the WELSTech wiki <a href="http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/" rel="nofollow">welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net</a></li> <li>Contribute to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WELSTech&src=typd" rel="nofollow">#WELSTech</a> X conversation</li> <li>Follow us on X – <a href="http://twitter.com/welstech" rel="nofollow">welstech</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/mspriggs" rel="nofollow">mspriggs</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/salliedraper" rel="nofollow">salliedraper</a></li> <li>Share with the Diigo group <a href="http://groups.diigo.com/group/welstech" rel="nofollow">welstech</a></li> </ul>