--- title: Picks of the Week 2012 – 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 2012 A complete listing of the **Picks of the Week** from 2012 WELSTech episodes [7 Best Picks of 2012 (Episode 269)](https://welstech.wels.net/2013/01/01/269-7-best-picks-of-2012/?hsLang=en) ### Audio/Video - [Animoto](http://animoto.com/) and [Animoto for Educators](http://animoto.com/education) – [Sample student project](http://animoto.com/play/bnenjJMxMA0bpDSLsrNQbg) - Avid Studio for iPad – Training Videos | [Video Overview](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D533L8tz5hU&list=PLCF9F3DB159F77087&index=2&feature=plpp_video) - [BooksShouldBeFree.com](http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/) – Sallie recommends … - [Tom Swift and the Visitor From Planet X](http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/book/tom-swift-and-the-visitor-from-planet-x-by-victor-appleton-ii) by Victor Appleton - [The Adventures of Sally](http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/book/the-adventures-of-sally-by-p-g-wodehouse) by P. G. Wodehouse - [Camtasia Studio](http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html) - Google Hangouts – [Learn More](http://support.google.com/plus/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=guide.cs&guide=1257349) - [Pandora One](http://help.pandora.com/customer/portal/articles/84834-pandora-one) - [Plex](http://www.plexapp.com/) – Media Server and Player - [Present.me](http://present.me/) - Stone Path Studio ([Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StonePathStudios) | [Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/stonepathstudios)) - [The Bethany Media Arts Program](http://blc.edu/media-arts-major) - Award winning student production *[Leaf Me Alone](http://vimeo.com/30452013)* - yesHEis.com – Shareable Gospel videos - [YouTube Playlist](http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=16566) – [Sharing](http://support.google.com/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=57793) | Sample Playlist - [YouTube Video Editor](http://www.youtube.com/editor) (How To Edit Video from Mashable) - [Salty Earth Pictures on YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltyEarthPictures) - [PC's Take on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/PCs-Take/189713374419390) - [Vocaroo](http://vocaroo.com/) ### Bible Study - [Great Treasures](http://greattreasures.org/) - The Listener's Bible narrated by Max McLean - YouVersion Reading Plans ### Books - [Presentation Zen](http://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Zen-Simple-Design-Delivery/dp/0321525655/) (book) – Presentation Zen Blog ### Education - [50 Education Technology Tools Every Teacher Should Know About](http://edudemic.com/2012/08/50-education-technology-tools-every-teacher-should-know-about/) - 108 Ways to Use Word Clouds in the Classroom - [Brad Flickinger's Podstock 2012 Keynote](http://www.schooltechnology.org/2012/07/26/my-keynote-from-podstock-2012/) - Chocolate Fix for iPad - [CollegeResults.org](http://collegeresults.org/) - [Computer Science](http://www.khanacademy.org/cs) from Khan Academy – [Sample student-created program](http://www.khanacademy.org/cs/fibonacci-spiral-generator/972663289) - [Doodle for Google](http://www.google.com/doodle4google/) - [Gamestar Mechanic](http://gamestarmechanic.com/) - [Video Game Design for the Classroom](http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2012/01/05/site-launch-video-game-design-for-the-classroom/) - Geological Game Design Project - Student Video Games - Gamestar Mechanic > [Teacher Resources](http://gamestarmechanic.com/teachers/what_is_gamestar) - [National STEM Video Game Challenge](http://www.stemchallenge.org/) - [MapMaker Interactive – National Geographic Education](http://education.nationalgeographic.com/mapping/interactive-map?ar_a=1) - [MathCounts](http://mathcounts.org/) – Last year's Reel Math winner was [Mix n Match – the Power of Cleaver Combinations](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XkAz9LvV2dU) - [Money Metropolis, Financial Football and More Money Skills Games](http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/09/money-metropolis-money-skills-game-for.html) - [MoodleDocs](http://docs.moodle.org/23/en/Main_page) - [PBS KIDS](http://pbskids.org/) - [PBS KIDS Mobile Downloads](http://pbskids.org/mobile/) - [PBS Teachers](http://www.pbs.org/teachers) - [PBS KIDS in the Classroom](http://www.pbs.org/teachers/kidsclassroom/) (for teachers) - [Pic Collage for iPad](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pic-collage/id448639966) - [Play and Learn Mindmap](http://www.mindomo.com/view?m=812927caf98947e88838b31ba44a1e39) - [PTO Today](http://www.ptotoday.com/) - [School Family Night Resources](http://www.ptotoday.com/sfn/leaders) - [Family Reading Night at St. John's, Sleepy Eye](http://salliedraper.com/blog/2012/05/28/family-reading-night/) - [Internet Safety Night Resources](http://www.ptotoday.com/isn) - [Recommended iPad Apps for Education](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvFbfb1mWoNwdGlweWtkZkFRS1gzUDMtTUtoTEw0MkE) from the Texas Computer Education Association - [Socrative](http://socrative.com/) student response system – Visit Sallie's Room **#69385** - [TES iboard](http://www.iboard.co.uk/curriculum.htm#) - [Top 100 Tools for Learning 2012](http://c4lpt.co.uk/top-100-tools-2012/) & [Best of the Breed Tools 2012](http://c4lpt.co.uk/top-100-tools/best-of-breed-tools-2012/) - [TypingWeb](http://www.typingweb.com/) - Welcome to the Web ### Graphics and Images - Adorama Learning Center – [Adorama TV](http://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV) - [Fotobabble](http://www.fotobabble.com/) – iOS app - [FreeBibleImages.org](http://www.freebibleimages.org/) - Image Resizer - [John Bell's Christian Art Gallery](http://www.jrbell.com/) - [Morguefile.com](http://www.morguefile.com/) | [Photo classroom](http://www.morguefile.com/classroom) - [Online Image Editor](http://www.online-image-editor.com/) for creating transparency in images - [Sample images](http://setup.finalweb.net/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=18124&sec_id=3756) - [Video tutorial](https://vimeo.com/46242058) - [Online help](http://www.online-image-editor.com/index.cfm?fa=help&help_id=show_transparency) - [PicMonkey](http://picmonkey.com/) - [Pixlr](http://pixlr.com/editor/) and [Pixlr o-matic](http://pixlr.com/o-matic/) - [Royalty-free letter images](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwr/collections/72157594587080023/) - [Tiny PNG](http://tinypng.org/) - [Understanding Comics](http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art/dp/006097625X) – Learning from the art of comics ### Hardware - [$249 Samsung Chromebook](http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/chrome-os-devices/XE303C12-A01US) - [FitBit](http://www.fitbit.com/) - Google's Nexus 7 Tablet by Asus - Intel Classmate PC-Convertible - iRig Mic - [Klean Kanteen Insulated](http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/insulated/klean-kanteen-insulated.php) - Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad - Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad | [CNET Review](http://reviews.cnet.com/keyboards/logitech-ultrathin-keyboard-cover/4505-3134_7-35235084.html) - [Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation](http://www.mophie.com/juice-pack-powerstation-for-iPod-iPhone-iPad-p/2027_jpu-pwrstion-2.htm) - [Opteka Hot Shoe Two Axis Double Bubble Spirit Level](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YJ2Q9U/ref=cm_sw_su_dp) - [Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds](http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go) - [Raspberry Pi](http://www.raspberrypi.org/) $35 Computer - Available from [Newark](http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-pcba/raspberry-pi-model-b-board-only/dp/83T1943) - Read Tech & Learning's Kids Build Cheap Computers article for ideas - [Samsung Galaxy S III](http://www.samsung.com/us/galaxy-s-3-smartphone/) - Check out ShopWELS discounts for cellular service with Verizon and AT&T - [T-Mobile Prepaid 4G WiFi Hotspot](http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-mobile-Prepaid-4G-Wifi-Hotspot/16002378) - [Tangle free cord tip](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlZ_C_E91a0) - [ThermaPak Heatshift](http://thermapak.com/products/lap-saver/) - [Yeti Blue USB Microphone](http://www.bluemic.com/yeti/) - Zagg Invisible Shield ### Mobile - Atomic Web iOS Browser - [Blogsy for iPad](http://blogsyapp.com/) - [How to enable Diigo bookmarking in Safari on iPad (video)](http://edtechkit.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-enable-diigo-bookmarking-in.html) – [Diigo instructions](http://www.diigo.com/ipad) - [Mighty Text](http://techcrunch.com/2012/06/19/ex-googlers-launch-mightytext-an-imessage-for-android-users/) - [Photo Transfer App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-transfer-app/id365152940?mt=8) - [ReflectionApp](http://www.reflectionapp.com/) – Wireless AirPlay mirroring to your Mac or PC - Watch [Sallie's demo iPad screencast](https://vimeo.com/46880724) of the new [Google Search Handwrite](http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-your-mark-on-google-with-handwrite.html) option – creating using Reflection - [Skitch](http://www.skitch.com/) - [SMART Notebook app for iPad](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-notebook-app-for-ipad/id554245373?mt=8) – ([Review](http://teacherslovesmartboards.com/2012/09/review-notebook-for-ipad-app.html/) | [Overview video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSS_EhPi2Jk&feature=youtu.be)) ### Productivity - [Evernote v2](http://www.evernote.com/) - Evernote Clearly - Say Hello to Your New Brain on Evernote, Company of the Year from Inc.com - If This then That – [ifttt.com](http://ifttt.com/) - [Pomodoro Productivity Technique](http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/) - [PomodoroPro](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pomodoropro/id340156917?mt=8) app for iOS - [Pomodroido](http://www.appbrain.com/app/pomodroido/net.artifix.pomodroido.free) – Android app (untested) - [Apps Gone Free](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appsgonefree/id470693788?mt=8) app for iOS ### Security - [Google 2-Step Verification](https://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&topic=1056283&answer=180744&rd=1) – Learn from [the experience of Wired writer Mat Honan](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/), who was recently hacked ### Social Media - [GroupMe](http://groupme.com/) - How Your Church Can Use Post Types To Be More Interesting On Facebook - [Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/) - Check out the new [WELSTech Pinterest page](http://pinterest.com/welstech/) - Request an invite to Pinterest - Pinterest becomes Top Traffic Driver for Retailers [INFOGRAPHIC] - [Why Pinterest is 2012's hottest website](http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/06/tech/web/pinterest-website-cashmore/index.html) - Pinterest for Churches – [Part 1](http://churchjuice.com/blog/pinterest-for-churches-part-1-the-basics) | [Part 2](http://churchjuice.com/blog/pinterest-for-churches-part-2-strategy) - [Churches Reaching Out With Pinterest](http://www.churchmarketingsucks.com/2012/02/churches-reaching-out-with-pinterest/) – [Mars Hill on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/marshill/) - [Prismatic](http://www.getprismatic.com/) - Twitter Chats in Education ### Utilities - Always Clear Downloads Extension for Chrome - Browser Tab Switching Keyboard Shortcuts - Control + Tab – cycle through tabs - Control + Number – Go to a specific tab – In Safari use Command + Shift + Left and Right Arrows - Control/Command + W – Close a tab - Control/Command + T – Opens a new tab - [CardCloud](http://www.cardcloud.com/) - [Create a Book of Selected Wikipedia Articles](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Create_a_book) - Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office - [Google Drive](http://drive.google.com/) - [Google+ Hangouts](http://support.google.com/plus/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=guide.cs&guide=1257349) - [Google Chat/Talk](http://www.google.com/talk/) - [Handbrake](http://handbrake.fr/) - [Markdown](http://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/) | Elements for iPad - [media.io](http://media.io/) - MyPermissions.org - [Noteflight](http://www.noteflight.com/login) for composing music online – [Sample](http://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/27738bb04a82a54fdc38b7e276178eaf9905be96) - [Notification Control](http://notificationcontrol.com/) - [Outlook.com](http://outlook.com/) - [SafeGmail](http://safegmail.com/) - [SpeedTest.net](http://speedtest.net/) - [TunnelBear](http://www.tunnelbear.com/) - [WhatsRunning.net](http://whatsrunning.net/) - [Windows Live SkyDrive](http://explore.live.com/windows-live-skydrive) ### Web Development - [Google Apps](http://apps.google.com/) – Read about Google Apps New Look in the Google Apps Learning Center - [NameVine](http://namevine.com/) ### 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?hsLang=en) | [ 2011 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2011?hsLang=en) | [ 2012 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2012) | [ 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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