--- title: Picks of the Week 2017 – 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 2017 A complete listing of the **Picks of the Week** from 2017 WELSTech episodes [500 in 2017 (Episode 529)](https://welstech.wels.net/2017/12/26/529-500-in-2017/?hsLang=en) ### Apple - [Airplay: The Ultimate Guide](https://www.imore.com/airplay) ### Blogging - [Life Without Hosting](https://medium.com/@martinspriggs/life-without-hosting-a5778749fc78) – [Medium](https://blog.medium.com/welcome-to-series-a-new-type-of-story-on-medium-bade380985c4) – MartinSpriggs.com ### Books, Articles, Movies and Podcasts - [6 Rules To Live By When You Work In An Office But Have Remote Team Members](http://blog.trello.com/6-mistakes-when-you-work-in-office-but-have-remote-team-members) - [50 Smartest Companies in 2017](https://www.technologyreview.com/lists/companies/2017/) - [DailyFreeBooks.com](http://www.dailyfreebooks.com/) from [Find Infinite Free Kindle Books](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/find-infinite-free-kindle-books-read/) - [Kindle Fire 8″](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01J94YIT6/ref=twister_B01M3ULMWP?_encoding=UTF8&th=1) - [Hidden Figures](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/) - [Kindle Unlimited](https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/hz/signup) - *Luther's Protest: From 95 Theses to Reformation* by John Braun - [Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World](http://emilypfreeman.com/simply-tuesday/) by Emily Freeman - [Stuff You Missed in History Class](http://www.missedinhistory.com/) – [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class/id283605519?mt=2) | [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class) - Teaching Kids Coding, by the Book - [The Friendship Code](https://smile.amazon.com/Friendship-Code-Girls-Who/dp/0399542515/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1503933441&sr=8-8&keywords=secret+coders) from [Girls Who Code](https://girlswhocode.com/) - [Secret Coders](https://smile.amazon.com/Secret-Coders-Gene-Luen-Yang/dp/1626720754/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503933441&sr=8-1&keywords=secret+coders) - Teaching Electronics with Project Daffodil - [With All Your Heart](https://www.amazon.com/All-Your-Heart-Faith-based-Organizations/dp/153690709X/ref=sr_1_1) ### Church or School Office - [10 Things You Can't Expect from Church Volunteers](http://churchtechtoday.com/2017/07/10/10-things-cant-expect-from-church-volunteers/) - Capital campaign event communication example from St. Paul's, New Ulm - [Church 360° Members](https://www.concordiatechnology.org/church360/members/pricing/wels) ### Education - [30 Free Google Drawings Graphic Organizers](http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/05/graphic-org-drawings.html) - [Instructions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SCRsgF-3Su8DYYgzXqwCGCg_Xylq-LrZ5_jcSPbPRW0/edit) - Drawings – [List](http://www.controlaltachieve.com/p/resources-google-drawings.html) | [Drive Folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0Bzjit5vpSgPteERfMmktcmNLZ1E) - [Bringing digital citizenship into the school curriculum](https://www.blog.google/topics/education/bringing-digital-citizenship-school-curriculum/) - [Building your school brand](https://www.districtadministration.com/article/building-your-school-brand) - Create Your Own Google Logo – a new activity at [Hour of Code](https://hourofcode.com/us) - [Department of Education Creates New Evaluation Tool for K-12 Administrators](http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/01/department-education-creates-evaluation-tool-k-12-administrators) – [Ed Tech RCE Coach](https://edtechrce.org/) - From [Code.org](http://code.org/), check out [CS Discoveries](https://code.org/educate/csd), a computer science course for grades 7-9 - Learn Robotics Online - [peg + cat](http://pbskids.org/peg/) – Math fun for ages 3-6 from PBS Kids - Reformation bookmarks to color from the Michigan district of LCMS - Register for … - [American Computer Science League 2017-18 competition](http://www.acsl.org/) - [Hour of Code](https://hourofcode.com/us#join), December 4-10 – [How-to Guide](https://hourofcode.com/us/how-to) - [Sphero Education](http://www.sphero.com/education) – SPRK+ Power Pack - Technology Rocks Seriously - [The Catalyst from Tinkering Labs](https://www.tinkeringlabs.com/) - [Unboxing the Electric Motors Catalyst](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSYHWijdVCA) - [See 16 inventions in 1 minute](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICvuhKZrhTc) - [UNICEF Kid Power School Program](http://schools.unicefkidpower.org/) ### Events - Join the conversation at the upcoming Gospel Outreach with Media ([gowm.org](https://gowm.org/)) online conference, opening October 23 – [Details](https://gowm.org/files/2017-poster.pdf) - [National Day of Unplugging – March 3 & 4](http://nationaldayofunplugging.com/) - [Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Spring 2017 Conference](http://www.netasite.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=445&Itemid=58) – April 19-21 in Omaha, NE ### Google - [8 Hidden (And Useful) Features in Google Search](https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/8-hidden-and-useful-features-in-google-search) - [17 Tricks to Master Google Photos](http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/345998/17-tricks-to-master-google-photos) - Don't Share Your Location - Convert Images Already Uploaded to Save Space - Backup with Wi-Fi Only – *"Google Photos can eat through your data [plan] [like water dissolving cotton candy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWAIWySclX0)."* - [20 Tips Every First-Time Chromebook User Should Know](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/tips-first-time-chromebook-user/) - [30 Free Google Drawings Graphic Organizers](http://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/05/graphic-org-drawings.html) - [Instructions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SCRsgF-3Su8DYYgzXqwCGCg_Xylq-LrZ5_jcSPbPRW0/edit) - Drawings – [List](http://www.controlaltachieve.com/p/resources-google-drawings.html) | [Drive Folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0Bzjit5vpSgPteERfMmktcmNLZ1E) - Get started with Team Drives - [Google Classroom now available for personal Google accounts](http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/03/15/google-classroom-now-available-personal-google-accounts/) - [Google Keep integrated with Google Docs](https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/28/googles-note-taking-app-keep-joins-g-suite-now-integrates-with-google-docs/) - [Google Maps: Share Location](https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/22/google-maps-now-lets-you-share-your-location-with-friends-and-family-for-a-specific-period-of-time/) - Google Team Drives - [Video Overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FVUe9cR4NA) - Get Started - [How to Create an eBook with Google Slides](http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog/how-to-create-an-ebook-with-google-slides/) - [Share your Google Photos library](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/7378858?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en) - [Switching to Chromebook – 8 Apps to Replace Your Desktop Favorites](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chromebook-apps-replace-desktop/) - [Writer](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/writer/pnengefjfhgcceajaepbjhanoojifmog) - [Use Google Forms to Collect Absence Notices](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WpiCURLi1cc8eXaQZGqjfQ0LoDTTfbe4GVl6a5rwWUs/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g19e4e326f9_0_0) - Part of [Weekly Teacher Tips on Using gForms in the classroom](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WpiCURLi1cc8eXaQZGqjfQ0LoDTTfbe4GVl6a5rwWUs/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p) - Welcome to your first day of Classroom from the Google Training Center ### Hardware - [Acer R11 Chromebook](https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/acerchromebookr11) - [AGPTeck Wireless Bluetooth In-Car Radio Adapter](https://www.walmart.com/ip/AGPtek-Wireless-Bluetooth-In-Car-EDR-FM-Transmitter-Radio-Adapter-Car-MP3-Player-Handsfree-Kit/151757447) - [ASUS Chromebit](https://www.asus.com/us/Chrome-Devices/Chromebit-CS10/) - [Canon Powershot G9X](https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/powershot-g9-x-silver#) - [Dell P2715Q Monitor](https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Monitor-P2715Q-27-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B00PC9HFO8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490117872&sr=8-1&keywords=dell+P2715Q) - [iPad Pro 2 – 10.5 inch](https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro/10.5-inch-display-64gb-gold-wifi) - [Linksys AC1200 Max Wi-Fi Gigabit Range Extender / Repeater](https://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Gigabit-Extender-Repeater-RE6500/dp/B00KTLG9AK) - [Wifi Analyzer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en) in the Google Play Store - [Logitech M720 Triathlon mouse](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LF37K80) – Switch between three computers via Bluetooth - [RhinoShield Protective Cases](https://rhinoshield.io/) - [Sphero Mini](https://www.sphero.com/sphero-mini) - [Tech Gear from Learning in Hand](http://learninginhand.com/gear/) - [The Wirecutter](http://thewirecutter.com/) ### Images - Christmas royalty-free images and video - [WELSTech Photo Challenge](https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=90468817%40N05&sort=date-taken-desc&text=welstechphotochallenge%20christmas&view_all=1) - Pexels – Images | Video - [How to Make an Infographic](http://blog.visme.co/how-to-make-an-infographic/) - [Photoshop Fix](http://www.adobe.com/products/fix.html) - [Tips for Eye Catching Images](https://www.facebook.com/business/a/photo-boosted-post-creative-tips) from Facebook for Business ### Microsoft - [One Minute Office Magic](https://oneminuteofficemagic.com/) - [OneNote Web Clipper](https://www.onenote.com/clipper) - [Windows 10 Three Finger Gestures](https://www.windowscentral.com/mastering-three-finger-gestures-windows-10) - [The Best PowerPoint Templates for Educational Presentations](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/powerpoint-templates-education/) ### Mobile - [Calculator: The Game](http://www.simplemachine.co/game/calculator-the-game/) – [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/calculator-the-game/id1243055750?mt=8) | Android - [Duck, Duck, Moose free apps](http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educational-iphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/) - Get help for your smartphone – [iPhone Manual](http://help.apple.com/iphone/10/) | [Android Help](https://support.google.com/android/?hl=en#topic=7313011) - [How to Print from Your iPhone/iPad](https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/20/how-to-print-from-iphone-ipad) - InShot mobile video editor for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor-music-cut/id997362197?mt=8) & [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot&hl=en) - [iPhone iMessage audio](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203038) - Smartphone payment options - [Apple](https://www.apple.com/apple-pay/) - [Android](https://www.android.com/pay/) - [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/us/samsung-pay/) - [snap snap snap](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLPvQmC6AMm2Bhs4pRbkwg) - [Word Swag App](http://wordswag.co/) ### Personal Fitness - [Fitbit Charge 2](https://www.fitbit.com/charge2) ### Photography - [Google Photo Books](https://www.google.com/photos/printing/) - Moment Lenses ### Security - [How to Hacker-Proof Your Email in Four Steps](https://blog.lastpass.com/2016/10/how-to-hacker-proof-your-email-in-four-steps.html/) ### Social Media - [Christ Our Savior](http://cosrock.org/) in Rockford, MI has a great Advent devotional series for social media around **#wheresmelchior**, their missing nativity scene wise man - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/christoursaviorlutheran/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/COSrocklutheran/) ### Utilities - Curiosity Smart Tab Chrome plugin - [Draft](http://draftin.com/) - [Firefox Quantum](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/) - [GasBuddy](https://www.gasbuddy.com/) - [join.me](http://join.me/) - [Keep track of your favorite places and share them with friends](https://blog.google/products/maps/keep-track-your-favorite-places-and-share-them-friends/) | [5 reasons to create and share lists in Google Maps](https://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/google-maps-lists-favorite-places/) - [Microsoft Edge Extensions](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/micosoft-edge-extensions-70/) - [MindMup](http://www.mindmup.com/) - [Mint](http://www.mint.com/) - [Saving Webpages in Chrome](https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-save-web-pages-in-google-chrome-4103636) - [Todobook Chrome plugin](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/todobook/ihbejplhkeifejcpijadinaicidddbde?hl=en) - [Top 10 Ways to Extend Your Laptop's Battery Life](http://lifehacker.com/top-10-ways-to-extend-your-laptops-battery-life-1791500458) - [Windows 10 Magnifier](https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-magnifier-windows-10) - [Windows 10 Three Finger Gestures](https://www.windowscentral.com/mastering-three-finger-gestures-windows-10) - [Zapier](http://www.zapier.com/) ### Video - [20 YouTube Tricks, Hacks & Features You'll Want to Know About This Year](https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/youtube-hacks-tips-features) - [Accessories for Camtasia](https://library.techsmith.com/) - Video production webinars featuring Camtasia: - [Cooking Up eLearning Demos in Minutes](https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273/271799) - [How to Make Great Video Software Demonstrations](https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273/271801) - [Encouraging Video Production Without Overwhelming Your Experts](https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9273/271805) - [Camtasia](https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html) - Frame Rate: A Beginners Guide – [Compare frames per second](https://frames-per-second.appspot.com/) - InShot mobile video editor for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor-music-cut/id997362197?mt=8) & [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camerasideas.instashot&hl=en) - Pexels – Free stock videos - [Screencast-O-Matic](https://screencast-o-matic.com/) - [VLC](http://www.videolan.org/vlc/) ### Webmaster Tools - [Hover.com](http://www.hover.com/) - [Placehold It!](http://placehold.it/) - [W3Schools Tutorials](http://w3schools.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?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) | [ 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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