--- title: Picks of the Week 2016 – 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 2016 A complete listing of the **Picks of the Week** from 2016 WELSTech episodes [2016 Retrospective (Episode 477)](https://welstech.wels.net/2016/12/27/477-2016-retrospective/?hsLang=en) ### Bible - [Bible App for Kids](https://www.bible.com/kids) - [Canaan Bound Podcast](http://www.canaanboundpodcast.com/) - [Summer Memory Work Challenge](https://blog.cph.org/everyday-faith/summermemoryworkchallenge-whymemorize/) ### Books, Discussion and Recommended Reading - [Follow the work of the WELS Hymnal Committee](http://welshymnal.com/) - Join the new [WELSTech Google Group](https://groups.google.com/a/groups.wels.net/forum/#!forum/welstech) - [Librivox](https://librivox.org/) – [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/librivox-audio-books/id596159212?mt=8) | Android | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChqTb4WRt9xWJ79hCLCRbaw) - [P. G. Wodehouse Collection](https://librivox.org/author/420?primary_key=420&search_category=author&search_page=1&search_form=get_results) – [Something New](http://librivox.org/something-new-by-pg-wodehouse/) ### Education - [A Plan to Teach Kids in Every School Computer Science](http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2016/10/a-plan-to-teach-every-child-computer-science/504587/) - [Bloomz](https://www.bloomz.net/) – Teacher Parent Communication App - [Breakout Edu](http://www.breakoutedu.com/) - Hardware – [Purchase](https://store.breakoutedu.com/) | [Open Source](http://www.breakoutedu.com/open) | 3D Print [Hasp](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1547143) & [Combination Safe](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:586169) - [Traditional Games](http://www.breakoutedu.com/games/) – [Sandbox](https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B7UwANc5fuF2Yl9oSlJzSjNTZkE&usp=drive_web) - [Digital Games](http://www.breakoutedu.com/digital) – [Sandbox](https://sites.google.com/site/digitalbreakoutjb/sandbox) - Locks app for iOS - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakoutedu/) - Leadership is Key Devotion Breakout EDU – [Description](https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakoutedu/permalink/918458731599976/) | [Resources](https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bwm0EjhIrXnySHJrbGhVN0gwSXM&usp=sharing) - [CodeClub](http://codeclub.org.uk/) - [Code.org](http://code.org/) Teacher Community - [The biggest year yet for computer science education](http://teacherblog.code.org/post/150313084139/the-biggest-year-yet-for-computer-science) - [Try Pair Programming](http://teacherblog.code.org/post/147349807334/try-pair-programmingtrack-the-progress-of) - [Allow your students to keep learning without skipping ahead](http://teacherblog.code.org/post/149328400419/allow-your-students-to-keep-learning-without) - Code with [Minecraft Designer](https://code.org/minecraft), new on [Code.org](http://code.org/) - [CommonLit](https://www.commonlit.org/) - [Computer Science Unplugged](http://csunplugged.org/) - [EdTechTeam](https://www.edtechteam.com/) – [Subscribe](https://www.edtechteam.com/subscribe/) - [Follow Eric Curts on Google+](https://plus.google.com/u/2/+EricCurts1/posts) - Creating Comic Strips with Google Slides - Comic Example – [Science Concepts](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17LmA0XNpzN26xSdeh6jN8A8ILdJTK1y758QnIVOVITg/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p) - Four Easy Steps to Become a Windows 10 Upgrade Hero – Free webinar from [SmartBrief on EdTech](https://www.smartbrief.com/signupSystem/subscribe.action?pageSequence=1&briefName=edtech) - Free webinar: Teaching Faculty to Flip - Google CS First - [Google Expeditions](https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions/) - ISTE Standards Report - [K12 Blueprint](https://www.k12blueprint.com/) - [K-12 Computer Science Framework](https://k12cs.org/) - [Maker Faire](http://makerfaire.com/) – [Maker Camp Project Gallery](http://makercamp.com/projects) - [Matific](https://www.matific.com/us/en-us) – [Chrome Extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/matific/ojilacnelcekhjpjnmcffliacpofiaie) - [NETA Spring Conference in Omaha, NE – April 20 & 21](http://netasite.org/) - [Teachers Pay Teachers](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/) - Udemy Online Learning ### Fitness - [National Walking Day](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/PhysicalActivity/Walking/National-Walking-Day_UCM_448665_Article.jsp#.VwPTU6QrIuU) – [All about red shoelaces](https://www.instagram.com/p/BD3y6oVj-XT/?taken-by=salliedraper) – [Runkeeper](https://runkeeper.com/) - [StepBet](https://www.stepbet.com/) ### Google - [4 Updates to Google Forms You're Going to Love](https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/4-updates-to-google-forms-youre-going-to-love/) - Gail's great Chrome extensions for students (and everyone else) - [Extensify](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/extensity/jjmflmamggggndanpgfnpelongoepncg?hl=en) - [Files](https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1700055?hl=en) – [Video overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHtcSeORM74) - [Readability](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/readability/oknpjjbmpnndlpmnhmekjpocelpnlfdi?hl=en) - [Google Drive](http://drive.google.com/) - [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) – [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-maps-navigation-transit/id585027354?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps&hl=en) - [Google Maps will show you where your next Calendar appointment is](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/30/google-maps-will-show-where-your-next-calendar-appointment-is/) - [How to Create a Word Cloud in Google Docs](https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/how-to-create-a-word-cloud-in-google-docs/) - [How to Make Google Photos Work for You](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/make-google-photos-work-tips/) - [Top Google Updates in 2016 You'll Want to Know About](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-google-updates-2016-youll-want-know/) - Try the new [Google Sites](https://sites.google.com/) - Get started - Cheat sheet - [Overview video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1WZtm6aNWM) - [Use Your Mouse as a Laser Pointer in Google Slides (Plus 2 More Useful Tips)](https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/use-your-mouse-as-a-laser-pointer-in-google-slides/) - [Slides Carnival](http://www.slidescarnival.com/) – Google Slides Templates ### Hardware - [Amazon Echo Dot](https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Amazon-Echo-Dot-Add-Alexa-To-Any-Room/dp/B01DFKC2SO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480439253&sr=8-1&keywords=echo+dot) - [Apple Watch](http://www.apple.com/watch/) - ASUS Chromebook M004U - Ballistic Cases - [Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker](https://www.amazon.com/Bose-SoundLink-Color-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00N32I2Q6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1473734972&sr=1-3&keywords=bose+soundlink) - [Gazelle](http://www.gazelle.com/) - Intel Compute Stick – Shop - [JBL Charge 3](http://www.jbl.com/bluetooth-speakers/JBL+CHARGE+III.html) - Kenu [Airframe](http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe) & [Airframe+](http://www.kenu.com/#/products/airframe-plus) - [LIFX smart bulbs](http://www.lifx.com/) - Movi – The Live Event Video Camera - [9 shots from 1 camera](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/movi9Shots.jpg?hsLang=en) - Controlled by an iOS app - [Overview video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PWQ__2nuf8) - [Movi interview from CES 2016](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_eH1YdLgHE) by the Verge - Small, flexible tripod from Monoprice - Square Jellyfish Spring Tripod Mount - [Structure Sensor](http://structure.io/) for 3D scanning - [ThinkPad X1 Carbon Business Intel Ultrabook](http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/x-series/x1-carbon/) ### Images - [Best Sites for Quote Graphics](http://list.ly/list/2sO-best-sites-for-creating-quote-graphics) - [ReciteThis.com](http://www.recitethis.com/) - Canva for Nonprofits – [Details on ChurchTechToday](http://churchtechtoday.com/2016/10/17/canva-nonprofit-graphic-design-software-free-churches/) - [Photoscan](https://www.google.com/photos/scan/) – scanner by Google Photos ### Maker - [Instructables](http://www.instructables.com/) - [Maker Faire](http://makerfaire.com/) – [Maker Camp Project Gallery](http://makercamp.com/projects) ### Mobile - [1Blocker](http://www.1blocker.com/) - [Dark Sky](http://darksky.net/app/) weather app - [Facebook Messenger](http://www.messenger.com/) - [Learn how to make your own iOS icon link](https://help.apple.com/iphone/9/#/iph42ab2f3a7) to a desired website from the [iOS9 iPhone Manual](https://help.apple.com/iphone/9/) - [Overcast](https://overcast.fm/) - [Pokémon GO](http://www.pokemongo.com/en-us/) - [Get Up and Go!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtDeeXtMZM) – Overview video - [Does the Pokemon Go App Qualify as Church Technology](http://churchtechtoday.com/2016/08/05/pokemon-go-app-qualify-church-technology/) - [The Best Way for Churches to 'Capitalize' on Pokémon Go? Play It](http://www.christianitytoday.com/local-church/2016/july/churches-dont-capitalize-on-pokemon-go-play-it.html) - [Pokémon GO App Review](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/pokemon-go) by Common Sense Media - RollWorld & Small Planet - Snapseed – [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed/id439438619?mt=8) | [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed&hl=en) ### Multi-Media - 13 Tips for Recording Your iPhone, iPad or iPod - How to capture video from your tablet or iPad - [AirServer](http://www.airserver.com/) - [TechSmith Camtasia](https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html) - [Pablo](https://buffer.com/pablo) by Buffer - [Screencast-O-Matic](https://screencast-o-matic.com/home) - [Snagit 13 upgrade](https://www.techsmith.com/snagit-upgrade.html) – for [Education](http://shop.techsmith.com/store/techsm/en_US/pd/productID.289744300) and [Non-Profits](http://shop.techsmith.com/store/techsm/en_US/buy/productID.320117200) - [Soundtrap](https://www.soundtrap.com/edu/) – [Chrome App](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/soundtrap-for-education/dlallcjfneldmakcbklbpbcgdbbkigfi) - YouTube channels - [Nat and Lo inside Google](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4AIjSwE-E2TggCPdm-z-A) - [MinutePhysics](https://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics/featured) – [How to See Without Glasses](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OydqR_7_DjI) ### Office365 - [Docs.com](http://docs.com/) - [Martin's Docs.com account](https://docs.com/mspriggs) - [Excel help and training](https://support.office.com/en-us/excel) – [Filters](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Filter-data-in-an-Excel-table-7D8E9739-2898-4BFE-9D0F-C6204E6E5C8A) - [Microsoft Word Training on Lynda.com](https://www.lynda.com/search?q=microsoft+word+2016) ### Operating System - [Ubuntu](https://www.ubuntu.com/) – [Install on Intel Compute Stick](https://liliputing.com/2015/07/install-ubuntu-14-04-lts-on-the-2gb-intel-compute-stick.html) ### Productivity - [Amazon Smile](https://smile.amazon.com/) - [Todoist](http://www.todoist.com/) - [Trello Webinars](https://trello.com/webinars) - [Windows 10 Anniversary Update](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/08/02/how-to-get-the-windows-10-anniversary-update/) featuring [Edge extensions and more](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/08/02/new-video-series-this-week-on-windows-highlights-windows-10-anniversary-update/) ### Security - [6 Digital Life Hacks for Your Passwords! [VIDEO]](https://youtu.be/hYyWgPXfx9U) - [Authy](http://www.authy.com/) - [Google Releases New Security Features for Gmail](https://www.thegooru.com/data-loss-prevention-gmail/) - [Backup recipes from If This Then That (IFTTT)](https://ifttt.com/recipes/search?q=backup) - [Google MyActivity](https://myactivity.google.com/) - [How to use Apple Watch to unlock your Mac](http://www.cultofmac.com/441405/how-to-use-apple-watch-to-unlock-your-mac-in-macos-sierra/) - [Stop Think Connect](https://www.stopthinkconnect.org/) - What I learned playing prey to Windows scammers - World Password Day ### Utilities - 2016-17 (Church Year A) worship resources - [Lectionary on Google Calendar](http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/planning-policy/lectionary-gcal) - [Worship planning resources](http://worship.welsrc.net/download-worship/planning-christian-worship-revision/) - [One-page church year calendar from NPH](http://worship.welsrc.net/download-worship/general-service-resources/) - [Christian Worship Lectionary Google Calendar](http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/planning-policy/lectionary-gcal) - [Chrome Cleanup Tool](https://www.google.com/chrome/cleanup-tool/) - Drag links to desktop | [Page up and down with spacebar and shift+spacebar](http://lifehacker.com/257260/page-up-and-down-with-the-space-bar) - [Edit Vector Images in PowerPoint](http://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/how-to-edit-free-vector-images-powerpoint/) - [Event Merge for Google Calendar](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/event-merge-for-google-ca/idehaflielbgpaokehlhidbjlehlfcep?hl=en) – [Overview video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdsaHMZjznQ) - [Gmail + trick](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/12096?hl=en) - Gmail to Trello Extension - [Grammarly](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/grammarly-spell-checker-g/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen?hl=en) - [Import content from Evernote to OneNote](https://www.onenote.com/import-evernote-to-onenote) - [iOS Magnifier](http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/) - [iOS Text Size Adjustment](http://www.imore.com/how-increase-or-decrease-font-sizes-iphone-and-ipad-ios-7-dynamic-type) - [LastPass Emergency Access](https://helpdesk.lastpass.com/emergency-access/) - [Mighty Text](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mightytext-sms-from-pc-te/dkfhfaphfkopdgpbfkebjfcblcafcmpi?hl=en) - [OneNote Web Clipper](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/onenote-web-clipper/gojbdfnpnhogfdgjbigejoaolejmgdhk) - [Open Snipping Tool and take a screenshot](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/open-snipping-tool-and-take-a-screenshot) - [Show Apps in new tab for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/show-apps-in-new-tab/nohbdifokmdgjcbbeobglcbaifinhfip?hl=en-US) - [The 50 Free Apps We're Most Thankful For](http://lifehacker.com/the-50-free-apps-were-most-thankful-for-5962588) - [Typeform](https://www.typeform.com/) - [WELS Digital Yearbook](http://yearbook.wels.net/) ### Volunteers - [5 Great Articles About Church Volunteers](http://churchtechtoday.com/2016/04/25/5-great-church-volunteers-resources/) - Church Volunteer Central Blog - Smiling is Not Enough – The Top 10 Mistakes Your Volunteers Make When Welcoming Guests at Church ### Web Development - [Noun Project](https://thenounproject.com/) - ShopWELS for web hosting with FinalWeb ### 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?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) | [ 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. Audio episodes are released biweekly. This show is sponsored by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). ![WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Welstech/WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize.webp?width=150&height=71&name=WELSlogo_fullcolor_web_minsize.webp) ##### Upcoming Show Topics [![Subscribe](https://welstech.wels.org/hubfs/45057981/wtButnSubscribeEnewsContent-300x164.webp) ](https://welstech.wels.org/e-news-subscription/?hsLang=en) ## Latest Episodes ![777 - From Wagon Train to Airplane](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Welstech/WELSTech%20777%20(1080%20x%201080%20px).png?width=500&name=WELSTech%20777%20(1080%20x%201080%20px).png) ### 777 - From Wagon Train to Airplane Eighteen and a half years. 777 episodes. And one unforgettable farewell. In this milestone WELSTech episode, Martin Spriggs and Sallie Draper mark the end of an era as Sallie shares that she will be retiring from WELS — and from WELSTech. Episode 777 is their final show together as co-hosts, and they spend it doing what they do best: looking back, laughing, and pointing to the God who blessed every episode along the way. [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/06/01/777-from-wagon-train-to-airplane?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/06/01/777-from-wagon-train-to-airplane?hsLang=en) ![776 - Wholly Unauthorized](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WELSTech%20776%20Wholly%20Unauthorized.png?width=500&name=WELSTech%20776%20Wholly%20Unauthorized.png) ### 776 - Wholly Unauthorized What happens when you feed years of podcast transcripts into an AI and ask it to roast your long-time guest hosts, Dr. Rachel Renno and Jason Schmidt? WELSTech episode 776, that's what! You won't want to miss the standout phrase that should be cross-stitched on a pillow and lots more WELSTech goodness! [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/05/14/776-wholly-unauthorized?hsLang=en) [Read More](https://welstech.wels.org/2026/05/14/776-wholly-unauthorized?hsLang=en) ![775 - Cough Drops and Use Cases](https://welstech.wels.org/hs-fs/hubfs/775%20Cough%20Drops%20and%20Use%20Cases.png?width=500&name=775%20Cough%20Drops%20and%20Use%20Cases.png) ### 775 - Cough Drops and Use Cases Sallie's voice may not be at 100%, but the show must go on! In this episode of WELSTech, Martin and Sallie power through to explore one of the most practical questions in this Season of AI: what does AI actually look like in your ministry context? 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