December 2009
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October 2009
3 posts
finally received a Google Wave invite. Now let's...
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Are you a member at any of these churches? Cute...
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VIDEO: Google Wave Gets Explained
via mashable.com Great simple explanation of Google Wave. Posted via web from Martin’s posterous | Comment »
Google Announces New Translator Gadget for...
Google Announces New Translator Gadget for Websites Written by Jolie O’Dell / September 30, 2009 3:32 PM / 0 Comments « Prior Post Next Post » Google is now giving webmasters the ability to prompt users for automatic translations of their pages. With the new website translator gadget, site owners can paste a...
September 2009
9 posts
098 - Intranets and Internal Communication →
This week the WELSTech podcast we look at the set up of private, member oriented web sites.Listen now or download Episode 098 (1:03:13)
The discussion:
Member focused web sites - Facilitating…
097 - Clean Computing →
On this week’s WELSTech podcast the conversation includes tips for computer maintenance and a look at electronic resources from NPH.
Listen now or download Episode 097 (1:08:07)
The discussion:…
Five things I like about 2pc.org →
I am constantly on the lookout for well designed and functional church web sites. In fact, I try to keep a little catalog of them as I’m asked quite frequently about what a good church…
For all you typeface enthusiasts out there...a...
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Goodsearch/Goodshop Toolbar →
Each time you shop at one of more than 1,300 participating top stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!), WELS will earn a percentage of the purchase price – at no extra cost to you (you may even save money…
Help WELS every time you shop and search online by...
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096 - Failure For Free →
This week the WELSTech podcast includes motivation to try something new for gospel outreach as well as an interview about midi music for worship.
Listen now or download Episode 096 (1:00:49)
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095 - Tech Tabletalk with Young Pastors →
This week the WELSTech Podcast features a special roundtable discussion with three pastors from the Seminary Class of 2007.
Listen now or download Episode 095 (1:07:32)
The discussion:
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August 2009
13 posts
Trying out http://www.pixorial.com. Anybody have...
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Having fun talking my son through how to set up an...
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094 - Old People Talking New Tech →
This week on the WELSTech Podcast Gail Potratz joins the discussion on one-to-one computing.
Listen now or download Episode 094 (47:16)
The discussion:
One-to-One Computing - A “trending…
093 - Back to School with Technology →
This week on the WELSTech podcast we explore student and teacher prep for the new tech-driven school year.
Listen now or download Episode 093 (53:30)
The discussion:
Preparing to learn…
Maintaining technology investments even in a down... →
It’s no surprise that the down economy has affected our churches. WELS is of course not alone in this. I recently read an interesting Wall Street Journal article called “Slump Strains…
45% of Employers Now Screen Social Media Profiles
We all know that employers are getting savvy to social networking sites and the information we share online. But what you may not know is that a recently conducted survey shows that nearly 1 in 2 companies are doing their online due diligence for prospective job candidates. This according to research firm Harris Interactive, who was commissioned by CareerBuilder.com and...
They Found Me →
Any frequent readers of my blog know I’m fairly active on social networks, although not nearly as much as some. I connect with co-workers, WELSTech listeners, former colleagues and other…
092 - Wall To Wall Listener Feedback →
This week we open the WELSTech podcast mailbag and share loads of great comments, ides and questions from our listeners.
Listen now or download Episode 092 (56:28)
The discussion:
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091 - BWTG: Online Forms →
This special “how-to” episode of the WELSTech Podcast explores the steps for creating online forms to gather data.
Listen now or download Episode 091 (11:15)
The discussion:
Online…
090 - Run MDMC →
This week on the WELSTech podcast we learn about the topics covered at the recent Milwaukee Digital Media Conference.
Listen now or download Episode 090 (1:00:25)
The discussion:
MDMC09 - Our…
Computer monitors available to WELS folks in SE...
KML has about 150 computer monitors available for free to anyone who would like one or more. These are all CRT monitors (the heavy, boxy kind, not the flat-panel kind). They range in size from 15” to 21”. About half are black and about half are beige/gray. If your church, your school or you personally would like one or more, please contact me at joshua@kmlhs.org . They...
Anybody have any experience with...
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089 - BWTG: e-News with MailChimp →
This episode of the WELSTech covers steps for starting an electronic newsletter for your church or school.
Listen now or download Episode 089 (12:51)
The discussion:
e-News with…
July 2009
21 posts
088 - Mapping For Ministry →
This week the WELSTech podcast equips you with tools for online collaborative mind mapping and ideas for ministry applications.
Listen now or download Episode 088 (35:41)
The discussion:
Spoons, Downriggers and Dippsy Divers →
I’m in Saginaw, MI this week for the 60th Biennial WELS Convention. It’s always good to see 500 delegates come together who care about the work of the synod and together try to figure out…
Spoons, Downriggers and Dippsy Divers...
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087 - BWTG: Emptying Your Inbox →
This week on the BWTG “how-to” WELSTech podcast we share steps for implementing a productivity system to maintain an empty inbox.
Listen now or download Episode 087 (17:10)
The discussion:
WELS Synod Convention live audio and video...
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Preparing for the trip to Saginaw, MI and the...
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086 - How To Synod Convention →
This week on the WELSTech podcast the discussion centers on the technology behind this year’s Synod Convention.
Listen now or download Episode 086 (55:46)
The discussion:
Pack your…
085 - BWTG: Custom RSS Feeds →
On this mini ”how-to” WELSTech episode learn three easy steps for sharing links on your web site via a custom RSS feed from Delicious.
Listen now or download Episode 085 (9:32)
The discussion:
084 - Teens, Tech and Trek →
This week the WELSTech podcast takes a look back at the recent youth rally and the lessons we can learn about technology in youth ministry.
Listen now or download Episode 084 (53:35)
The…
083 - BWTG: Web Image Editing →
Creating the perfect image for your church or school web site is the subject of this mini WELSTech podcast.
Listen now or download Episode 083 (18:43)
The discussion:
Web Image…
Didn't realize Novas were collectors now. Makes me...
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More great reasons to use @evernote...to save...
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Q+A :: Top Reasons for Church Attendance |...
QUESTION: Do you have any statistics that show the top 5 reasons why people stay or connect with a church? - Debbie :: California ANSWER: In recent years, there have been several research studies hoping to discover what motivates church attendance. I previously blogged about research from LifeWay Research and Gallup. Both of those studies offer good insights but can be general. My...
082 - It’s A Small WELS After All →
This week the WELSTech podcast includes more discussion of the book Here Comes Everybody as well as an interview with a software consultant from ProCare Software.
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Annotating The Web →
Lately I found myself frustrated with conventional tools to research things on the web. I could bookmark pages, write myself notes about them, put links in a list, cut and paste text,…
081 - BWTG: Facebook Pages →
Learn how to setup, add content, and invite people to your church or organization’s Facebook Page on this bonus WELSTech podcast.
Listen now or download Episode 081 (9:09)
The discussion:
Good to see a WELS member trying to get back into...
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iPhone Autostitch photo of my office
I wish my desk really looked like this. The paralax gives my boring right angle desk a more comtemporary curve. Awesome. Nice iPhone app - AutoStich. Posted via email from Martin’s posterous | Comment »
Study: choir prefers being preached to by 2:1...
A meta-analysis performed using studies that asked people to choose something to read found that people are twice as likely to prefer information that supports their existing views to information that does not. via arstechnica.com Interesting study. I think the concept of faith can’t be accounted for in studies like this, but it makes you think. Posted via web from...
080 - WELS.net Goes Web 2.0 →
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:
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WELS.net goes Web 2.0 is the topic for today's...
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June 2009
11 posts
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:
Google Reader - The summer…
Impressed with Google Reader on the iPhone, easy...
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Prepping for WELSTech podcast tomorrow, also...
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