Episode 017 – Apr 30 2008

This week Martin and Sallie are joined by guest host Gail Potratz, a WELS teacher from New London, WI. We’ll explore classroom podcasting ideas which allow students to share their faith with a global audience. We also wrap up our interview with Gonzalo Delgadillo on the exciting Internet outreach in which he is involved.

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The discussion:

Classroom Podcasting – Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel Lutheran Growth and Learning Center in New London, WI, joins the WELSTech conversation to discuss a fun podcasting project the students at Emanuel are producing – Devotions for Kids, by Kids. We are excited to announce that Gail will be joining us each month as a guest host on the WELSTech Podcast to share her ideas about technology as it applies particularly to the classroom ministry.
- Monthly Emanuel Kids Devotion
- Garage Band
- Audacity
- WebTools4U2Use > Audio & Podcasting
- Apple > Podcasting in Education Video Series

The interview:

Internet Outreach – In the second part of our interview with Gonzalo Delgadillo, Director of Spanish Publications for WELS Multi-Language Publications, we hear some exciting stories of real people being reached with God’s saving Word via the Internet. Gonzalo discusses the technology behind the online Bible classes and worship he is conducting.

The tidbits:

This week’s picks
- The Fifth Element – ssuite5element.webs.com/thefifthelement.htm
- Infotech with Mr. Losik – mrlosik.blogspot.com
- Lynda.com online training – www.lynda.com
WELS.net feature
- Streams Radio – streams.wels.net/radio
Of interest
- WELSTech Listener Contest
  - Submit your Top 3 Free Software Tools
  - Win a WELS Technology 1 GB thumb drive
  - Entry deadline is May 5
  - Winner announced on May 7 podcast