WELSTech http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu Where Ministry Meets Technology Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:19:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synodwelstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,blogReligion & Spirituality/ChristianityTechnology/PodcastingGovernment & Organizations/Non-Profitwelstechpodcast@wels.netWELSWELSnowelstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,blogWhere Ministry Meets TechnologyWELSTech is a conversation about how technology can be used to assist the work of the church. It is part of Streams - the media network of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.http://welstech.wels.nethttp://www.wels.net/wpmu/wp-content/themes/glossyblue-1-2/images/welstechfb.jpgWELSTech Podcasts 080 - WELS.net Goes Web 2.0 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/rV4mMY9fZr4/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/07/01/080-welsnet-goes-web-20/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:09 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/07/01/080-welsnet-goes-web-20/ This week on the WELSTech podcast we look at the strategic use of Web 2.0 tools on both WELS.net and the Camp Phillip web site.

Listen now or download Episode 080 (1:10:44)

The discussion:

Leveraging the read/write web - As WELS.net migrates from a custom Content Management System (CMS) to the more mainstream, open-source CMS, Drupal, several WELS.net resources are also migrating to Web 2.0 sites.  Martin and Sallie discuss the logic behind going public with WELS resources versus hosting them locally in a “walled garden” and how congregations and schools might take advantage of a similar strategy.

The interview:

Aaron Wakeman and family(19:26) Sending the stories home - Camp Phillip Development Director, Aaron Wakeman, joins Martin and Sallie to share some creative ways they use technology to share the stories of camp near and far.

New Technology Showcase:

(36:00) Acrobat.com - Adobe’s slick answer to Google Docs

Picks of the week:

Of interest:

(49:50) Follow the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) - Even if you aren’t in attendance, you can take advantage of all of the great online resources which are available

Community feedback:

  • (53:36) Following up on our BWTG: Google Calendar episode, we heard from Pastor Brian Hackmann from Peace in Eagle River, AK with several questions related to the calendar embed options, and also Jason Petoskey, a member of Holy Trinity in Wyoming, MI, tweeted his success of embedding a Google Calendar into his FinalWeb church web site
  • Jason Schmidt from Gethsemane in Omaha, NE sent us a link to YouMail.com which can receive and transcribe your voice mail and even has a few interesting twists for customizing voice mail.  Martin shared that he has used Jott.com in the past for voice transcribed reminder messages but is now using Reqall.com as a free alternative.
  • David Schumann, webmaster from Peace in Janesville, WI, raised concerns about posting children’s photos online.  We’ll dedicate a future podcast to this topic.
  • And lastly we heard from Gail Potratz from Emanuel in New London, WI with follow up comments about her picks (ShareThis and GroupTweet) on last week’s show. We’d also love to hear from you!! Leave us a voice mail @ 414-375-2334.

Coming up on WELSTech:

(1:04:01) Tune in for a double scoop of WELSTech summer audio next week:

  • Episode 081 - We’ll share a little “Bonus WELSTech Goodness” (BWTG) on how-to create a Facebook fan page for your organization (Release date 07/06/09)
  • Episode 082 - The “normal” WELSTech episode will look at tech tools for the small world in which we live, a discussion based on Chapter 9 of Clay Shirky’s book, Here Comes Everybody.  Also included will be an interview with someone from ProCare Software, an information management system for daycares. (Release date 07/08/09)

The featured artist:

(1:05:36) The music of WELS artist Michael Schroeder (www.michaelschroeder.com) closes this week’s podcast - We hear John 3:16 from his CD titled ”A Witness”

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/07/01/080-welsnet-goes-web-20/feed/ noThis week on the WELSTech podcast we look at the strategic use of Web 2.0 tools on both WELS.net and the Camp Phillip web site. Listen now or download Episode 080 (1:10:44) The discussion: Leveraging the read/write web - As WELS.net migrates from a customWELSThis week on the WELSTech podcast we look at the strategic use of Web 2.0 tools on both WELS.net and the Camp Phillip web site. Listen now or download Episode 080 (1:10:44) The discussion: Leveraging the read/write web - As WELS.net migrates from a custom Content Management System (CMS) to the more mainstream, open-source CMS, Drupal, several WELS.net resources are [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/07/01/080-welsnet-goes-web-20/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-07-01-09.mp3 079 - BWTG: Google Reader http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/VBVZERyVAhU/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/29/079-bwtg-google-reader/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:22 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/29/079-bwtg-google-reader/ Learn how to setup, organize and star or tag feeds in Google Reader on this mini WELSTech podcast.

Listen now or download Episode 079 (13:25)

The discussion:

Bonus WELSTech GoodnessGoogle Reader - The summer BWTG series continues with this week’s share of “Bonus WELSTech Goodness” focusing on how to use Google Reader to manage RSS feeds which bring web research and professional development materials to you in a time-saving format.

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/29/079-bwtg-google-reader/feed/ noLearn how to setup, organize and star or tag feeds in Google Reader on this mini WELSTech podcast. Listen now or download Episode 079 (13:25) The discussion: Google Reader - The summer BWTG series continues with this week’s share of “Bonus WELWELSLearn how to setup, organize and star or tag feeds in Google Reader on this mini WELSTech podcast. Listen now or download Episode 079 (13:25) The discussion: Google Reader - The summer BWTG series continues with this week’s share of “Bonus WELSTech Goodness” focusing on how to use Google Reader to manage RSS feeds which bring web research and professional development materials to you in a [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/29/079-bwtg-google-reader/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-29-09.mp3 078 - Twitter and the Twassroom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/nNZojyqI-n4/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/24/078-twitter-and-the-twassroom/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:57 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/24/078-twitter-and-the-twassroom/ This week the WELSTech podcast focus is Twitter in education as Martin and Sallie talk with two WELS teachers who are blazing the Twitter trail, Gail Potratz and Jason Schmidt.

Listen now or download Episode 078 (1:10:38)

The discussion:

Twitter in Education - Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in New London, WI and our “Semi-regular Classroom Technology Correspondent”, sits in on the podcast as we discuss Twitter for teachers.

The interview:

Jason Schmidt(20:43) A WELS Teacher Tweets - Jason Schmidt, 3rd and 4th grade teacher from Gethsemane in Omaha, NE and jasonschmidt123 on Twitter, joins Martin and Sallie to talk about his experience as a Twitter user and about the many classroom and professional development resources it has made him aware of.

New Technology Showcase:

(37:57) iPhone OS 3.0

Picks of the week:

Of interest:

(53:57) BWTG is live!  On this week’s Bonus WELSTech Goodness episode you can learn about Google Calendar, and next Monday we’ll share “how-to” tips for Google Reader.

Community feedback:

  • (57:42) Jeremy Johnson commented on the recent Narnia discussion and blogged his take on Lifehacker’s Essential Windows Apps
  • Still baffled by Twitter search?  Sallie shared a link to the newest CommonCraft video, Twitter Search in Plain English
  • The WELSTech listserve conversation continues on stock video resources and privatizing areas of a FinalWeb site.  Check the online archive for details.
  • Ryan Rosenthal from Faith in Fond du Lac, WI shared loads of great comments on a variety of recent WELSTech topics.
  • Jason Schmidt from Gethsemane in Omaha, NE tweeted #WELSTech to share Tube Chop - use it to carve out a desired section of a YouTube video
  • Allan Bundt tossed out the idea of a WELSTech video podcast - hmmm … you really don’t want to go there ;-)
  • Brad Wheeling, who heads up Concordia Technology Solutions, is looking for beta testers for Shepherd’s Staff 2010 - Contact Brad on Twitter at CTSBrad

Coming up on WELSTech:

(1:05:45) Episode 080 - We preview the Web 2.0 tools that will be a part of the new WELS.net

The featured artist:

(1:07:07) The music of WELS artist Mike Westendorf (www.mikewestendorf.com) closes this week’s podcast - I Will Sing from his CD titled ”Climb The Mountain”

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/24/078-twitter-and-the-twassroom/feed/ noThis week the WELSTech podcast focus is Twitter in education as Martin and Sallie talk with two WELS teachers who are blazing the Twitter trail, Gail Potratz and Jason Schmidt. Listen now or download Episode 078 (1:10:38) The discussion: Twitter in EducatWELSThis week the WELSTech podcast focus is Twitter in education as Martin and Sallie talk with two WELS teachers who are blazing the Twitter trail, Gail Potratz and Jason Schmidt. Listen now or download Episode 078 (1:10:38) The discussion: Twitter in Education - Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in New London, WI and our “Semi-regular Classroom Technology Correspondent”, [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/24/078-twitter-and-the-twassroom/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-24-09.mp3 077 - BWTG: Google Calendar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/ldi75XOsrnU/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/22/077-bwtg-google-calendar/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:31 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/22/077-bwtg-google-calendar/ Learn how to create, share and embed a Google calendar on this mini WELSTech podcast.

Listen now or download Episode 077 (12:01)

The discussion:

Bonus WELSTech GoodnessGoogle Calendar - Martin and Sallie kick off Bonus WELSTech Goodness (or BWTG for short), a mid-week, mini podcast series and companion wiki pages covering simple steps to put today’s technology to work in the congregation and school setting.  The inaugural BWTG topic is Google Calendar, which is useful for church and school staff collaboration and display on your web site.

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/22/077-bwtg-google-calendar/feed/ noLearn how to create, share and embed a Google calendar on this mini WELSTech podcast. Listen now or download Episode 077 (12:01) The discussion: Google Calendar - Martin and Sallie kick off Bonus WELSTech Goodness (or BWTG for short), a mid-week, mini podWELSLearn how to create, share and embed a Google calendar on this mini WELSTech podcast. Listen now or download Episode 077 (12:01) The discussion: Google Calendar - Martin and Sallie kick off Bonus WELSTech Goodness (or BWTG for short), a mid-week, mini podcast series and companion wiki pages covering simple steps to put today’s technology to work in the congregation and school setting.  The [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/22/077-bwtg-google-calendar/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-22-09.mp3 076 - Where’d My Bowling League Go? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/exNQV_XBmnw/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/17/076-where%e2%80%99d-my-bowling-league-go/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:00:54 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/17/076-where%e2%80%99d-my-bowling-league-go/ This week the WELSTech podcast discussion focuses on real-time, face-to-face fellowship challenges and ways technology can assist.

Listen now or download Episode 076 (52:51)

The discussion:

Meet UpDeclining social capital - Martin and Sallie discuss chapter 8 of Clay Shirky’s book Here Comes Everybody titled “Solving Social Dilemmas”.  The decline of “social capital” has effected congregations and schools as they experience the difficulty of getting people together for fellowship, but the good news is there are ways technology can assist in connecting people.

  • Meetup.com - Find a niche group to meet face-to-face

New Technology Showcase:

(18:30) Google Wave - A developing communication tool

Picks of the week:

Announcing BWTG:

(31:50) Something new - Bonus WELSTech Goodness (BWTG)

  • Mid-week mini “how-to” episodes set to launch on Monday, June 22nd
  • Look for Episode 077 - BWTG: Google Calendars

Community feedback:

  • (35:00) Gail Potratz from Emanuel in New London, WI asked about twitter hashtags, left a voice mail about using iGoogle for her Personal Learning Network and shared a link to her Twtpoll
  • Jason Schmidt from Gethsemane in Omaha, NE tweeted several tech goodies
  • Sallie shared a link to an article on Scareware from USA Today
  • Check out the WELSTech listserve archives for recent discussions on
    • Video sources
    • MIDI resources
    • Installing XP on newer computers
  • John Shoosmith from Redeemer in Yakima, WA created a “copyright friendly” scripture recording

Coming up on WELSTech:

(48:08) Episode 078 - Next Wednesday’s topic will be “Twitter in Education” with guest host Gail Potratz and interviewee/teacher/twitterer, Jason Schmidt

The featured artist:

(49:21) This week we close with music of WELS musician Stephen Bautista (www.stephenbautistamusic.com) - Brand New Day from his CD with the same title

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/17/076-where%e2%80%99d-my-bowling-league-go/feed/ noThis week the WELSTech podcast discussion focuses on real-time, face-to-face fellowship challenges and ways technology can assist. Listen now or download Episode 076 (52:51) The discussion: Declining social capital - Martin and Sallie discuss chapter 8 ofWELSThis week the WELSTech podcast discussion focuses on real-time, face-to-face fellowship challenges and ways technology can assist. Listen now or download Episode 076 (52:51) The discussion: Declining social capital - Martin and Sallie discuss chapter 8 of Clay Shirky’s book Here Comes Everybody titled “Solving Social Dilemmas”.  The decline of “social capital” has effected congregations and schools as they experience the difficulty of [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/17/076-where%e2%80%99d-my-bowling-league-go/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-17-09.mp3 075 - On The Road With Sallie! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/CxPu31nxnkQ/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/10/075-on-the-road-with-sallie/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:00:39 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/10/075-on-the-road-with-sallie/ This week on WELSTech the topic is tech items to take along when you’re away from home.

Listen now or download Episode 075 (43:38)

The discussion:

On the roadPack your bags  - With conference and vacation season upon us, many people are “on the road”. Whether you’re leaving home for work or play, Martin and Sallie discuss all the techie items you need to pack to stay connected.

  • Pogoplug - Connect your external hard drive to the internet for remote access

New Technology Showcase:

  • (17:09) Bing - Microsoft search engine

Picks of the week:

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(39:34) Episode 076 - The discussion of chapter 8 of Clay Shirky’s Here Comes Everybody titled “Solving Social Dilemmas” will look at the increasing difficulty of getting people together

The featured artist:

(41:05) This week we close with music of WELS instrumentalist In His Service (www.adagioconcepts.com) - Lost In The Night from their CD titled ”In His Time”

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/10/075-on-the-road-with-sallie/feed/ noThis week on WELSTech the topic is tech items to take along when you’re away from home. Listen now or download Episode 075 (43:38) The discussion: Pack your bags  - With conference and vacation season upon us, many people are “on the road&#822WELSThis week on WELSTech the topic is tech items to take along when you’re away from home. Listen now or download Episode 075 (43:38) The discussion: Pack your bags  - With conference and vacation season upon us, many people are “on the road”. Whether you’re leaving home for work or play, Martin and Sallie discuss all the techie items you [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/10/075-on-the-road-with-sallie/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-10-09.mp3 074 - Fry Your Pickles. Back Up Your Data. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/SNa4gm2TTq0/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/03/074-fry-your-pickles-back-up-your-data/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:00:06 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/03/074-fry-your-pickles-back-up-your-data/ This week the WELSTech podcast discussion centers on the important but often overlooked task of computer backups.

Listen now or download Episode 074 (49:23)

The discussion:

Rob BensonBackup glam  - Joining Martin and Sallie for a second time is our very own WELS Network Security guru, Rob Benson. The first time Rob was on the podcast, we talked about computer security.  This time around Rob joins us to glamorize the topic of backup and, with Martin’s help, manages to succeed! Topics include why you should bother to backup, schedules, media devices, software and backing up to the cloud.

New Technology Showcase:

Picks of the week:

Of interest:

  • (34:45) WELS Lutherans for Life, Metro-Milwaukee is sponsoring SOUL Ride on June 20, 2009
    • Ride for the Sanctity Of Unborn Life (SOUL)
    • Scenic ride north in the Holy Hill/Kettle Moraine area for any motorcyclist
    • Cost is $25 per rider
    • Details and registration at www.soulride.org

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(45:22) Episode 075 - Pack your bags WELSTech-style and maintain all your computing needs on the road

The featured artist:

(46:30) This week we close with music of WELS artist Kevin Loersch - Amazing Grace from his CD titled ”Abide with Me”

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/03/074-fry-your-pickles-back-up-your-data/feed/ noThis week the WELSTech podcast discussion centers on the important but often overlooked task of computer backups. Listen now or download Episode 074 (49:23) The discussion: Backup glam  - Joining Martin and Sallie for a second time is our very own WELS NeWELSThis week the WELSTech podcast discussion centers on the important but often overlooked task of computer backups. Listen now or download Episode 074 (49:23) The discussion: Backup glam  - Joining Martin and Sallie for a second time is our very own WELS Network Security guru, Rob Benson. The first time Rob was on the podcast, we talked about [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/06/03/074-fry-your-pickles-back-up-your-data/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-06-03-09.mp3 073 - Warm Ears, Hot Video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/rUdEDdMIQZ8/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/27/073-warm-ears-hot-video/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:58 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/27/073-warm-ears-hot-video/ This week the WELSTech podcast explores online video for education as we talk with Anne Feldkamp from Learn 360.com.

Listen now or download Episode 073 (1:01:49)

The discussion:

Video in the Classroom - Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in New London, WI, rejoins Martin and Sallie for our monthly conversation focusing on classroom technology. This month we look at online educational video resources, touching on the necessary hardware setup as well as fee-based and free video resources

The interview:

Anne Feldkamp(18:45) The Educator’s Digital Library - Anne Feldkamp, Learn 360’s Content Acquisition and Product Development Manager, talks with Martin and Sallie about the benefits of their media on demand service which puts a library of digital media at teacher’s fingertips 24/7.

New Technology Showcase:

Picks of the week:

WELS.net feature:

  • (49:22) Summer vacation time is the perfect time to remind your members about the WELS Locator service - wels.locatorsearch.com

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(57:02) Episode 074 - Rob Benson will join Martin and Sallie for a discussion of the oh-so-glamorous task of backup

The featured artist:

(58:14) The music of WELS artist WendySue Fluegge (www.wendysue.com) closes this week’s podcast - Teach Me from her CD titled ”The Instrument”

Get involved:

]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/27/073-warm-ears-hot-video/feed/ noThis week the WELSTech podcast explores online video for education as we talk with Anne Feldkamp from Learn 360.com. Listen now or download Episode 073 (1:01:49) The discussion: Video in the Classroom - Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in WELSThis week the WELSTech podcast explores online video for education as we talk with Anne Feldkamp from Learn 360.com. Listen now or download Episode 073 (1:01:49) The discussion: Video in the Classroom - Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in New London, WI, rejoins Martin and Sallie for our monthly conversation focusing on classroom technology. This month we look at [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/27/073-warm-ears-hot-video/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-05-27-09.mp3 072 - e-Me’s and Virtual Integrity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/7eAVHTpQY7c/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/20/072-e-mes-and-virtual-integrity/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 11:00:36 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/20/072-e-mes-and-virtual-integrity/ This week on the WELSTech podcast Internet security expert and author Dan Lohrmann joins Martin and Sallie to share ideas on avoiding the pitfalls of integrity theft.

Listen now or download Episode 072 (1:04:16)

The interview and discussion:

Dan LohrmannHabits of Online Integrity - Dan Lohrmann, author of Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web, shares his knowledge of the traps that exist which lead Christians to sacrifice their online integrity as well as practical solutions to combat the temptations.  One option which Dan explores in his book is the use of accountability software.  Martin and Sallie share information on several programs as well as ministry applications for the software tools.

New Technology Showcase:

Picks of the week:

Of interest:

  • (49:25) Tune in to live streaming of Seminary Call Service, Ascension Concert and Graduation
  • Check the schedule and watch the events at streams.wels.net/site/live

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(1:01:08) Episode 073 - Gail Potratz lends her classroom perspective to our discussion of educational video channels, and we talk with a representative from Learn360.com.

The featured artist:

(1:02:14) This week we close with the music of WELS praise band Koine (www.koinemusic.com) - Christ is our Cornerstone from their CD titled ”Koine II”

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]]> http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/20/072-e-mes-and-virtual-integrity/feed/ noThis week on the WELSTech podcast Internet security expert and author Dan Lohrmann joins Martin and Sallie to share ideas on avoiding the pitfalls of integrity theft. Listen now or download Episode 072 (1:04:16) The interview and discussion: Habits of OnlWELSThis week on the WELSTech podcast Internet security expert and author Dan Lohrmann joins Martin and Sallie to share ideas on avoiding the pitfalls of integrity theft. Listen now or download Episode 072 (1:04:16) The interview and discussion: Habits of Online Integrity - Dan Lohrmann, author of Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web, shares his knowledge of the [...]welstech,podcast,wels,technology,lutheran,synod,wisconsin,spriggs,draper,2929,ministry,jesus,god,trinity,rss,wordpress,wpmu,episode,wels,net,welsnet,bloghttp://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/20/072-e-mes-and-virtual-integrity/http://streams.wels.net/podcasts/download/welstech-podcast-05-20-09.mp3 071 - Electronic Church Doors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Welstech/~3/TX-jGnEABKs/ http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/13/071-electronic-church-doors/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:36 +0000 welstechpodcast@wels.net (WELS) http://welstech.wels.net/wpmu/2009/05/13/071-electronic-church-doors/ This week the WELSTech podcast examines the platforms and methods available to spread the Word in the 21st century.

Listen now or download Episode 071 (56:45)

The discussion:

Pastor Mike HintzAnswering the question - Pastor Mike Hintz, Administrator for WELS Commission on Evangelism, joins in on Martin and Sallie’s discussion of chapter’s 6 and 7 of Clay Shirky’s book, Here Comes Everybody.  In terms of evangelism today, the question isn’t “Where or what is the church?” but “Who is God?”, and we can use the power of the Internet to share our confessional response to that question.

New Technology Showcase:

Picks of the week:

  • (33:30) Free Animoto for Educators - Create animated videos of your photos
    • Thanks to Jason Schmidt from Gethsemane in Omaha, NE for this link!
    • Check out their FAQ for a great Gmail method of creating “dummy” student e-mail accounts
  • FoxitPDF

Of interest:

  • (41:29) This week features live streaming of MLC Graduation and Call Service as well as Vicar Call Service
  • Check the schedule and watch the events at streams.wels.net/site/live

Community feedback:

  • (43:53) Welcome WELSTech listeners, Prof. Bob Anderson and Missionary Mike Hartman
  • Are you a WELSTech listener with a ministry technology idea to share?  We’d love to interview you!  Contact us to get the ball rolling!
  • Pastor Dan Witte from Risen Savior in Lakewood Ranch, FL shared several great links:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(50:29) Episode 072 - We’ll talk with Dan Lohrmann, author of Virtual Integrity and discuss accountability software options.

The featured artist:

(52:15) This week we close with piano music of Dawn Gehlhar - Beautiful Savior from her CD titled ”Inspiration”

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