270 – Keep It Simple in 2013

This week as we begin the 6th year of the WELSTech Podcast we look at reasons for simplifying presentations. We also share loads of great ministry resources, WELS.net finds and picks, plus a ton of terrific finds from WELSTech listeners.

The discussion:

A Story of Fresh Fish – Martin and Sallie kick off their sixth year of podcasting with the continuing discussion of the current WELSTech book selection, Presentation Zen, by Garr Reynolds. Chapter 5 of the book, titled “Simplicity: Why It Matters,”  looks at the benefits of simple, uncluttered slide design which communicates subtle, elegant messages.

• PowToon

Ministry resources:

• (15:49) Biblex
• Print My Cal
• Israel 2013

Picks of the week:

• (21:45) Keys to the Web
• Yahoo Pipes

WELS.net Features:

• (34:16) WELS Connect intranet redesign
• Lectionary available on Google Calendar

Community feedback:

• (37:10) Bringing the scrolls of Genesis and the Ten Commandments online
• MaKey MaKey – An Invention Kit for Everyone
• All the Best iPad Apps for Teachers
• Replace the New Tab Page with the Time and Weather [Chrome]
• Pi-to-Go: a Raspberry Pi, screen and keyboard stuffed into a 3D-printed case
• Get the Most Out of Your Kindle Reader with Free Tools
• Providing Support to Teachers in Their use of iPads in the Classroom [1 hour webinar archive]
• 2012 Internet Trends
• Twelve Time Management Habits to Master in 2013
• Jas Lonnquist and Mike Klebig, who appeared on WELSTech Episode 259, shared their specs for a Portable Media Distribution System
• 6 Best Practices for Your Church’s Facebook Page
• Listener “tech-pertise” is requested …
  • Perry Lund is looking for feedback on wireless camera options
  • Maren McPeak is curious about do-it-yourself pictorial directories

Coming up on WELSTech:

(51:55) Episode 271 -Is there a place for the popular social image sharing site Pinterest in your ministry communication plan? Martin poses this important question and Sallie enjoys the response! (Release date – 01/15/13)

The featured artist:

(53:16) We close with the WELSTech debut of WELS musician and staff minister Benhur Khamrang (Reverbnation) – Amazing Grace

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