--- title: Picks of the Week 2010 – WELSTech --- - - - - - - - - - [![tunein-svgrepo-com (1)](https://welstech.wels.org/hubfs/tunein-svgrepo-com%20(1).svg) ](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/WELSTech-Audio-p1206615/) - [![Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material.png?width=16&height=16&name=Groups-2-Fill--Streamline-Rounded-Fill-Streamline-Material.png) ](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/g/welstech) - [Stitcher icon ](https://app.stitcher.com/browse/feed/22792) - - - # Picks of the Week 2010 A complete listing of the **Picks of the Week** from 2010 WELSTech episodes [Picks of the Year 2010 (Episode 164)](https://welstech.wels.net/2010/12/29/164-picks-of-the-year/?hsLang=en) - [DoubleTwist](http://www.doubletwist.com) – a unifying media platform that connects consumers with all their media and all their devices - FreeHDVideoStock.com – Background video imagery - [KeepVid.com](http://keepvid.com/) – Download YouTube videos - [Lit2Go](http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/) – MP3 audio book collection - Online Worship on the WELSTech Wiki – update & share - [Pandora](http://pandora.com) Internet Radio | [iPod app](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pandora-radio/id284035177?mt=8) – Sallie's ["Christmas Canon" channel](http://www.pandora.com/?sc=sh161964934825603841#/) - Richard Byrne, ed-tech blogger at [Free Technology For Teachers](http://freetech4teachers.com/), recently released a free guide called [Making Videos on the Web](http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/05/free-guide-making-videos-on-web.html) - [iWisoft](http://www.easy-video-converter.com/) – free video converter ### Bible Study - Today's Devotion from WELS – [Text](http://www.wels.net/spiritual-help/daily-devotion) ([feed](http://feeds.feedburner.com/WELSEvangelismDailyDevotions)) & Audio ([feed](http://feeds.feedburner.com/welsstreamsdailydevotions)) - [YouVersion iPhone app](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible/id282935706?mt=8) | iPad HD app ### Education - [BibMe.com](http://www.bibme.org/) - [Diigo Groups](http://groups.diigo.com/index) for classrooms - Explore the virtual resources from the recent International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference: - [ISTE 2010 Conference Ning](http://www.iste2010.org/) - [Best Content of ISTE 2010 Diigo Group](http://groups.diigo.com/group/iste-2010) - [iEarn](http://www.iearn.org/) global collaboration - [K12 Online Conference 2010](http://k12onlineconference.org/) - [Moodle Tool Guide for Teachers](http://www.cats-pyjamas.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/MoodleToolGuideforTeachers_May2010_JS.pdf) from ed-tech blog Cat's Pyjamas - [Museum Box](http://museumbox.e2bn.org/about/) media collection for classrooms - NumberQuotes.com - [Printable Paper](http://www.printablepaper.net/) - [School Technology Solutions](http://www.schooltechnology.org/) by Brad Flickinger - [Simon Tatham's Portable Puzzle Collection](http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/puzzles/) - Synape Party Game and iTunes app (99 cents until 10/28) – Teamwork at the speed of laughter - [ThatQuiz.org](http://www.thatquiz.org/) - [The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd](http://www.doctorfloyd.com/) – Eight seasons of family friendly podcast available for free download - *[The Socially Networked Classroom](http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Socially-Networked-Classroom/William-Kist/e/9781412967013/)* by William Kist - [Tools for the 21st Century Teacher](http://issuu.com/mzimmer557/docs/tools_for_the_21st_century_teacher) – an e-book by Michael Zimmer - [twiducate.com](http://twiducate.com/) – Social networking for schools - [twitter.com/welstechtrainer/edtech](http://twitter.com/welstechtrainer/edtech) – Sallie's EdTech Twitter list - [WorldMathsDay.com](http://worldmathsday.com/) - YouTube Time Machine – [yttm.tv](http://yttm.tv) ### Graphics & Images - [7 Places & Ways to Find Copyright-friendly Images](http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/08/7-places-ways-to-find-copyright.html) - Learn about [Google Images Usage Rights](http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?answer=29508) - [ColorPic](http://www.iconico.com/colorpic/) - Frobee.com – Flash Slideshow Maker (no haircut required) - [Sample embedded slide show](http://setup.finalweb.net/site/cpage.asp?sec_id=1925&cpage_id=14841) - [GIMP image editor](http://www.gimp.org/) (Jim's tutorials) - Infographics - [A Day in the Internet](http://www.onlineeducation.net/internet/) - Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World - [OpenClipArt.org](http://www.openclipart.org/) - [Photoshop Elements](http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/) - [Picasa Web Albums](http://picasa.google.com/) - Picnik for easy, creative image editor – Sample [collage](http://www.flickr.com/photos/21263849@N02/5260368651) and slideshow - Royalty-free images - Stock Xchng – [sxc.hu](http://sxc.hu/) - Compfight – a Flickr search tool - [Iconfinder](http://www.iconfinder.com/) - [Shrink O'Matic](http://toki-woki.net/p/Shrink-O-Matic/) – Batch image resizer - [unprofound.com](http://unprofound.com/) – stock photos arranged by color - [Web Resizer](http://webresizer.com/resizer/) – Optimize photos for websites and e-mail ### Hardware - 3rd Generation [Kindle](http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-Reader-Wifi-Graphite/dp/B002Y27P3M/) - [Air Mouse Elite](http://www.gyration.com/index.php/us/products/in-air-micekeyboards/air-mouse-elite.html) from Gyration - [Aliph Jawbone Icon Bluetooth Headset](http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/aliph-jawbone-icon-ace/4505-13831_7-33948081.html) - [Android](http://www.android.com/) - [Droid Incredible](http://phones.verizonwireless.com/htc/incredible/) - [WELS app for Droid](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-genwi-gwels-tnxC.aspx) - [Brother P-touch Labeler (PT-1230PC)](http://www.brother-usa.com/Ptouch/modeldetail.aspx?PRODUCTID=PT1230PC) - Logitech Wave Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Maximizing productivity with multiple monitors - [How-to Guide](http://www.epinions.com/content_4436697220) from Epinions - Use two of the same monitors or at least use the same screen size and resolution – Example [HP 20″ Monitor](http://www.nextag.com/HP-s2022a-20-LCD-736954404/prices-html) - Laptops need … - VGA + DVI or PCMCIA - OR a Matrox box - Desktops need … - A graphics card with two VGA heads - NetGear WNDR37AV Wireless Router – by Monster - [Outlets To Go 3 USB](http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4646) - [Roku Digital Video Player](http://www.roku.com/) - [Square](https://squareup.com/) – Accept credit cards with your mobile device - Wacom Bamboo Pen & Touch – Replace your mouse ### Office Tools - [Avery Design & Print Online](http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/Templates-%26-Software/Software/Avery-Design--Print-Online.htm) - [Dragon Naturally Speaking 10](http://www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking/) - [FaxZero](http://www.faxzero.com/) - [MailChimp](http://mailchimp.com/) – mass e-mail - Podcast | MailChimp Academy - Listen to Bonus WELSTech Goodness: MailChimp – Podcast 089 - [present.io](http://present.io/) - [Prezi](http://prezi.com/) and Prezi for Education - Outlook Social Connector - [Records Management](http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Office-of-the-Secretary/Congregation-Administration/Records-Management.aspx) from the ELCA - [AIIM.org](https://aiim.org/) – Records Management standards ### Operating System - [Ubuntu 10.4 Lucid Links for netbooks](http://www.ubuntu.com/netbook) ### Search - [Bing](http://www.bing.com/) ### Utilities - AdBlock for [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom), [FireFox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865/), [Safari](http://safariadblock.com/) & Internet Explorer - [Carbonite Pro](http://www.carbonitepro.com/) – backup - [Connectify](http://download.cnet.com/Connectify/3000-18508_4-75024171.html) – Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a WiFi hotspot - Diigo announces Save Favorite Tweets - [Diigo](http://diigo.com/) browser toolbars and extensions for Chrome, [Internet Explorer](http://www.diigo.com/tools?client=ie) and [Firefox](http://www.diigo.com/tools?client=ff) - [Dragon Diction for smart phones](http://www.dragonmobileapps.com/) ([sample screen](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dragonDiction.png?hsLang=en)) - [ExpanDrive](http://www.expandrive.com/) – Simple access to online storage - [Google Calendar](http://calendar.google.com/) – Learn more on our archived podcast, 077 – BWTG: Google Calendar - [Google Voice in Gmail](http://www.google.com/chat/voice/) - [Harmon.ie](http://harmon.ie/) - [Kindle for PC](http://www.amazon.com/KindleForPC) - [LastPass](http://lastpass.com/) – Cloud-based password keeper - [LaterBro](http://laterbro.com/) – Schedule Facebook and Twitter updates - [Microsoft OneNote](http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/) - Online calendars aplenty for school year planning and more: - [10 Quick Ways to Print Calendars Online](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-quick-ways-to-print-your-own-calendars-online/) - [Free Academic Calendar Templates](http://www.vertex42.com/calendars/academic-calendar.html) from Vertex - [Google Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/) - [7 Reasons to use Google Calendar](http://www.google.com/intl/en/googlecalendar/about.html) - BWTG: Google Calendar - [Packrati.us](http://packrati.us/) – Twitter + Diigo (or Delicious) - [Phrase Express](http://www.phraseexpress.com/) (Read Martin's blog post on the topic) - Readability – Remove clutter from reading on the web - [Remember the Milk](http://www.rememberthemilk.com) – Productivity task list - Replacing Xmarks with a "cobbled together" 3-step solution that works: - Google Bookmarks - [Google Toolbar](http://www.google.com/toolbar/ie/index.html) - YAGBE (Yet Another Google Bookmarks Extension) for Chrome - [Soluto.com](http://soluto.com/) – Anti-frustration software to analyze and cure slow PC boot time - [TeamViewer.com](http://teamviewer.com/) – remote desktop sharing - [cNet Download](http://download.cnet.com/TeamViewer/3000-7240_4-10398150.html) - iTunes app - [Things](http://culturedcode.com/things/) – Mac Task Management - [Toodledo.com](http://toodledo.com/) – GTD-friendly to-do list - [VMWare Player](http://www.vmware.com/products/player/) - Windows Sky Drive – 25 GB of free online storage - Map your SkyDrive in [Office 2010](http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/04/25/use-office-2010-to-map-a-local-drive-letter-to-your-free-25gb-live-skydrive/) or [Windows](http://www.nirmaltv.com/2010/02/02/how-to-map-skydrive-as-network-drive-in-windows/) - [XBMC](http://xbmc.org/) – Free media PC software - [Xobni](http://www.xobni.com) – Outlook plug-in - [YouCanBook.Me](http://youcanbook.me/) – Easy scheduling via your Google Calendar ### Web 2.0 - [Diigo V5.0 enhancements](http://blog.diigo.com/2010/07/01/diigo-v5-0-collect-highlight-then-remember/) - Mobile apps for [iPad](http://www.diigo.com/tools/web_highlighter_for_ipad_safari), [Android](http://www.diigo.com/tools/power_note_for_android) and [iPhone/iPod Touch](http://www.diigo.com/tools/reader_for_iphone) - [Dipity](http://www.dipity.com/) – Create a web 2.0 timeline - [Doodle](http://www.doodle.com/) – Easy meeting scheduler - [FollowUpThen.com](http://followupthen.com/) – Simple e-mail reminders - Infographic of David Pogue's "Disruptive Technologies" PubCon keynote - [MapFling.com](http://mapfling.com/) - Measy.com – match the gadget to your requirements - [TripIt.com](http://tripit.com/) – Trip planning made easy, including a free smart phone app - [TweetDeck](http://www.tweetdeck.com/) ### Web Development - [6 Things Parenthood Taught Me About Social Media Marketing](http://www.techipedia.com/2010/parenthood-and-social-media-marketing/) from Techipedia - [8BIT Network](http://8bit.io/) – Home to a variety of useful church technology sites - [BlueFish](http://bluefish.openoffice.nl/) text and code editor - Creating School Information Network Channels from Silvia Tolisano at the Langwitches blog - CSS 3.0 Maker - [Cyberduck](http://cyberduck.ch/) FTP – Now available for Windows - [Facebook Help Center](http://www.facebook.com/help) + [Help on Facebook Pages](http://www.facebook.com/help/#!/help/?page=175) - Google Apps – Free for non-profits and [education](http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/index.html) - Why Schools Are Turning to Google Apps from Mashable - [Google Sites](http://sites.google.com/) - [iPlotz](http://iplotz.com/) – Wireframe your ideas - [Mary Fran's Google Sites Tutorial](https://sites.google.com/site/mflynchsites/) - [TypeKit](http://www.typekit.com/) – Expand the selection of fonts for your web site ### Picks of the Week Archive [ 2008 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2008?hsLang=en) | [ 2009 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2009?hsLang=en) | [ 2010 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2010) | [ 2011 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2011?hsLang=en) | [ 2012 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2012?hsLang=en) | [ 2013 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2013?hsLang=en) | [ 2014 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2014?hsLang=en) | [ 2015 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2015?hsLang=en) | [ 2016 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2016?hsLang=en) | [ 2017 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2017?hsLang=en) | [ 2018 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2018?hsLang=en) | [ 2019 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2019?hsLang=en) | [ 2020 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2020?hsLang=en) | [ 2021 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2021?hsLang=en) | [ 2022 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2022?hsLang=en) | [ 2023 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2023?hsLang=en) | [ 2024 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2024?hsLang=en) | [ 2025 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2025?hsLang=en) | [ 2026 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2026?hsLang=en) ### About WELSTech exists to explore the use of technology to further the spread of the gospel. 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