--- title: Picks of the Week 2018 – 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 2018 A complete listing of the **Picks of the Week** from 2018 WELSTech episodes [The Best of 2018 (Episode 582)](https://welstech.wels.net/2019/01/01/582-the-best-of-2018/?hsLang=en) ### Amazon - [Amazon Prime Households](https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201910370) - People's Bible on Kindle – [John](https://www.amazon.com/John-Peoples-Bible-Gary-Baumler-ebook/dp/B005FHNPY6) ### Apple - [Apple Family Sharing](https://www.apple.com/family-sharing/) - [iCloud Drive: The Ultimate Guide](https://www.imore.com/icloud-drive) - [Power Point on the iPad tips](https://support.office.com/en-us/article/training-videos-for-powerpoint-for-ipad-d59b27f6-28cb-47f3-ab85-f3de1e7bbf87) ### Books - [*A Whole New Mind*](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PC0SPU) by Daniel Pink - [Audible](https://www.audible.com/) ### Cloud Computing - [Google Drive File Stream](https://support.google.com/a/answer/7491144) ### Education - [Control Alt Achieve](https://www.controlaltachieve.com/) - [Ditch That Textbook Summit](https://ditchsummit.com/) - [Doodle for Google](https://doodles.google.com/d4g/) - [Edison](https://meetedison.com/) – Affordable robotics for the classroom - [Kahoot has 70M Users](https://kahoot.com/blog/2018/01/18/70-million-unique-users-kahoot/) - [Online Teen Safety Guide](https://staysafe.org/teens/) from StaySafe.org - [Osmo](https://playosmo.com/en/) - Register now for [EDT8011 Dynamic Classroom Presentations](https://mlc-wels.edu/continuing-education/policies-information/course-offerings/) and other summer offerings from Martin Luther College Continuing Education - [Scrappy Circuits](https://sites.google.com/deweymac.com/scrappy-circuits/) - [Sallie's eureka moment](https://twitter.com/salliedraper/status/1053760396933455873) - [SparkFun Inventor's Kit for micro:bit](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14542) - Student Data Privacy Consortium - Join Jason at WELS Education, Technology, and Leadership Summit, June 25-27, 2019 in Wisconsin Dells, WI to learn more. - [Trending Twitter #keepkidslearning](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KeepKidsLearning?src=tren) - [#SummerLearningDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SummerLearningDay?src=hash) ### Google - [29 Extensions and Tools to Supercharge Your Google Calendar](https://hubworks.com/29-extensions-and-tools-to-supercharge-your-google-calendar.html) - [Event Merge](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/event-merge-for-google-ca/idehaflielbgpaokehlhidbjlehlfcep?hl=en) - [Canned Responses](https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/top-gmail-labs-canned-responses/) for Gmail - [Clean Up Wasted Space in Gmail Using This Awesome Trick](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/clean-wasted-space-gmail-using-awesome-trick/) - [Google Alerts](https://www.google.com/alerts) - [Google Calendar as a Personal Journal](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/google-calendar-personal-journal/) - [Google Tour Creator](https://vr.google.com/tourcreator/) - [Grammarly](https://app.grammarly.com/) Chrome Extension - [How to backup Gmail: The ultimate guide](https://www.zdnet.com/article/ultimate-guide-to-gmail-backup/) - How to make Gmail's desktop interface infinitely better - [Stylebot](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stylebot/oiaejidbmkiecgbjeifoejpgmdaleoha?hl=en) Chrome extension - [How to Use the Google Chrome Task Manager](https://www.lifewire.com/google-chrome-task-manager-4103619) - [Six ways Google Forms are getting smarter](https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/6-ways-quizzes-google-forms-are-getting-smarter/) - [The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Messy Chrome Bookmarks](https://lifehacker.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-organizing-your-messy-chrome-book-1826770044) - Using an iPad with an [Apple TV](https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/) as a presentation whiteboard - [8 Apps to turn your iPad into a Digital Whiteboard](https://www.teachthought.com/technology/7-apps-to-turn-your-ipad-into-a-digital-whiteboard/) - [Logitech Crayon](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/crayon) ### Hardware - [Apple AirPods](https://www.apple.com/airpods/) - [Apple Pencil](https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/) - [Procreate](https://procreate.art/) - [PDF Pro](http://www.pdf-pro.net/) - [GoodNotes](http://www.goodnotesapp.com/) - [ATR2100 Microphone](https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4) – [WELSTech Video Review](https://vimeo.com/278553627) - [ChromebookParts.com](http://www.chromebookparts.com/Default.asp) - [Do you really need to properly eject a USB drive before taking it out?](https://www.popsci.com/usb-drive-eject) - [How and why you should be cleaning your phone and other electronics](https://www.howtogeek.com/352576/how-and-why-you-should-be-cleaning-your-phone-and-other-electronics) - [HP Sprocket Photo Printer](https://store.hp.com/us/en/cv/sprocket-photo-printers) - [iCarez Screen Protectors](http://www.icarez.com/icarez_productshow.php?guid=201706150222051268) - Joby GorillaPod GripTight ONE GP Stand - [Kindle Fire HD 8 Kids Edition](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01J94SBEY/ref=ods_tab_hqp_dket_vdtpr) - [Microsoft Surface Lineup](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/surface) - [Panasonic Lumix FZ1000](https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Vario-ELMARIT-Megapixels-Sensitivity-DMC-FZ1000/dp/B00KOUIBZW) - Trackpads anyone? - Martin's choice – Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 - [The 10 Best Computer Touchpads](https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-computer-touchpads) - Touchpad Tip - Mac – [Three Finger Tap and Drag](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/three-finger-drag-mac/) - PC – [Double Tap and Drag](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4023466/surface-touchpad-use-and-settings) ### Health - [High Intensity Interval Training and Heart Health](https://www.verywellfit.com/will-high-intensity-exercise-trigger-a-heart-attack-2223338) - [Intervals](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/intervals-hiit-workout-timer/id957586938?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone) app for iOS - [How To Set Up Medical ID on Your iPhone](https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/set-up-medical-id-iphone/) - [Six Tips to Help Save Yourself from Poor Computer Posture](https://www.howtogeek.com/349796/six-tips-to-help-save-yourself-from-poor-computer-posture/) - [ROAD iD](https://www.roadid.com/) ### Images - [7 Ways To Take Screenshots in Windows 10](https://www.cnet.com/how-to/7-ways-to-take-screenshots-in-windows-10/) - [Affinity Photo for iPad](https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ipad/) - Apple Photos – [Mac](https://www.apple.com/macos/photos/) | [iOS](https://www.apple.com/ios/photos/) - [Fiverr](https://www.fiverr.com/) - Sallie's experience – from [photo](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/02-PassengerSide-1024x599.png?hsLang=en) to [final logo](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RVrectangelTrans-1024x594.png?hsLang=en) - [How To Convert and Modify Images with Snagit Batch Image Conversion Wizard](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/howto/convert-modify-image-photo-snagit-batch-conversion-wizard/) - [How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device](https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475902,00.asp) - Our first ever [tech-in-action photo of the week](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/WLCSheveyHeadCam.jpg?hsLang=en) features [Wisconsin Lutheran College](https://wlc.edu/) Campus Pastor Wayne Shevey sporting a head cam during freshman move in day - [Take spherical photos with Google Street View](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7012050?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en) - [Thankful Bot](http://thankful.thenounproject.com/) by Noun Project - [Sallie's sample](https://welstech.wels.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ThankfulBot_by_NounProject.png?hsLang=en) ### Mobile - [Bible Lens app from YouVersion](http://blog.youversion.com/2018/08/youversion-bible-app-introducing-bible-lens-new/) – iOS | [Coming to Android](https://www.youversion.com/bible-lens/bible-lens-for-android/) - [Drafts](https://agiletortoise.com/drafts/) for iOS - [Gboard for iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/gboard-the-google-keyboard/id1091700242?mt=8) - [Hey Siri, Play God's Word!](https://wels.net/hey-siri-play-gods-word/) - [How to use Voice Memos](https://www.imore.com/voice-memos) - iExit app - iOS App: [Workflow](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/workflow/id915249334?mt=8) - [iOS Dictate function](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208343) - [PicCollage](https://pic-collage.com/) - [Pocketcast](https://www.shiftyjelly.com/pocketcasts/) - SkyView for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US) ### Outreach - [A FAST way to help guests feel welcome](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ARrI2ctu5W94f-NRGPkyg3txWqkRBl_0dqmZp1WE021fZC9t6D1sf_s/) [Infographic] ### Productivity - [8 Trello Browser Extensions You'll Love and Can't Live Without](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/8-browser-extensions-youll-love-use-trello/) - [List Layouts for Trello](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/list-layouts-for-trello/aldklnbenbdgfgfbflalmlddkkndgnlc) - Ultimello - [Habitica](https://habitica.com/) - [How to Bullet Journal in Trello](https://blog.trello.com/how-to-bullet-journal-in-trello) ### Social Media - [3 Es for Social Media](http://www.nextavenue.org/3-es-social-media-entrepreneurs/) - [Be a Hero with Instagram](https://churchtechtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/Email_Blasts/Technology%20Spotlight%20-%20Instagram%20Hero.pdf) [PDF] – a free eBook from Church Tech Today - [Make your own Facebook Frame](https://www.facebook.com/fbcameraeffects/home/) - [Twitter for Windows 10 is a Progressive Web App (PWA)](https://www.windowscentral.com/twitter-says-its-new-progressive-web-app-pwa-represents-renewed-commitment-windows) – [Get it here](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/twitter/9wzdncrfj140) ### Security - [World's Biggest Data Breaches & Hacks [Infographic]](https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/worlds-biggest-data-breaches-hacks/) ### Training - [10 Excel Functions Everyone Should Know](https://hbr.org/2018/10/10-excel-functions-everyone-should-know) - Check out Martin's Continuing Education course, [Dynamic Classroom Presentations](https://mlc-wels.edu/continuing-education/policies-information/course-offerings/#tab-id-3), offered this summer at Martin Luther College and the textbook, [Presentation Zen](https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Zen-Simple-Design-Delivery/dp/0321811984) - Jason will be teaching a graduate course at MLC on [Google Technology in Education](https://mlc-wels.edu/continuing-education/policies-information/course-offerings/#tab-id-3) this summer as well - [Windows 10 Tips app](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/microsoft-tips/9wzdncrdtbjj) ### Utilities - 30 Incredibly Useful Things You Didn't Know Slack Could Do - [Good Digital Calendar Stewardship](https://wels.net/good-digital-calendar-stewardship/) - [Goodsync](https://www.goodsync.com/) - Google Search – [Set timer & Start stopwatch](https://9to5google.com/2018/02/09/how-to-set-timer-stopwatch-google-homepage-android-basics/) - [How to reclaim space after upgrading to Windows 10 April 2018 Update](https://www.windowscentral.com/how-reclaim-space-after-upgrading-windows-10-april-2018-update) - [How to save an email as a PDF on iPhone and iPad](https://www.imore.com/how-save-email-pdf-iphone-and-ipad) - Keyboard shortcuts for [PC](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12445/windows-keyboard-shortcuts) and [Mac](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236) - [Puffin Web Browser](https://itunes.apple.com/app/puffin-web-browser/id472937654) - [Plug-ins and Add-ons for Adding Images to Documents & Slides](http://practicaledtech.com/2018/02/18/plug-ins-and-add-ons-for-adding-images-to-documents-slides/) - [Reflector 3](https://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/) - [Speed test via Google search](https://9to5google.com/2018/01/29/how-to-use-check-internet-speeds-google-homepage-android-basics/) - [Teamviewer](https://www.teamviewer.com/) - [Text Expander](https://textexpander.com/) - Download Text Expander files for [Ministry](http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/planning-policy/ministry-text-expander) | [Christian Worship](http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/planning-policy/cw-text-expander) | [Christian Worship Supplement](http://welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net/planning-policy/cws-text-expander) - Trello Chrome Extension - [Trello Prayer Lists](https://wels.net/ill-pray-for/) - [Waze](https://www.waze.com/) ### Video - 50 Tips for Better Videos – [Article](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/50-tips-better-video/) | [Infographic](https://www.techsmith.com/better_videos_the_ultimate_tip_sheet.pdf) - [How to Add Captions or Subtitles to a Video](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/add-captions-subtitles-video/) - [How to Make Great Videos](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/how-to-make-great-training-videos/) - [Loom](https://www.useloom.com/) - [The True Christmas Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W0RsthO8Ck) - [Video File Formats, Codecs, and Containers Explained](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/video-file-formats/) - Weekday chapel service live streams - Martin Luther College – 10:30 am | 7:15 pm | 10 pm Monday - Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary – [9:20 am](https://livestream.com/wlslive) ### Webmaster tools - [Fontello](http://fontello.com/) - [Learn about SVGs](https://www.w3schools.com/graphics/svg_intro.asp) - [How to Set Up HTTPS on Your Site: A Simple Guide](https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/setup-https-site-guide/) - [TechSmith Academy](https://academy.techsmith.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?hsLang=en) | [ 2018 ](https://welstech.wels.org/picks-of-the-week-2018) | [ 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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