This week on WELSTech Martin, Sallie and Gail Potratz take a look at the components of a school technology plan. The discussion: School Technology Plans – Martin and Sallie are joined by Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator at Emanual Lutheran School in New London, WI and our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, for a discussion of school technology plans. […]
This week on WELSTech the conversation focuses on tech tips for effective ministry in a challenging economy and Martin and Sallie talk with Pastor Daron Lindemann about the new Message from the Master web site. The discussion: Technology in Tough Economic Times – Martin and Sallie share a host of ideas for wise use of technology in the church […]
This week on WELSTech the discussion topic is distributing ministry-related video via the web and Martin and Sallie share ideas and resources to help you get started. The discussion: Streaming Video Ministry – Martin and Sallie discuss ways to expand your outreach using the power of the web and free video streaming sites. Both live […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie discuss the effects on gospel outreach of the shift from traditional mass media to individual self-publication via the web. The discussion: Are You a Media Outlet? – Continuing the discussion of Clay Shirky’s book, Here Comes Everybody – The Power of Organizing Without Organizations, Martin and Sallie look at chapter 3 and […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie are joined by Gail Potratz for a discussion on SMARTBoards in the classroom. Gail interviews Linda Kasten, a SMARTBoard-enabled teacher. The discussion and interview: SMARTBoards in the Classroom – As more schools integrate interactive whiteboards into their classrooms, Martin, Sallie and our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, Gail Potratz, discuss resources for making the most […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie talk with John Shoosmith about the technology behind producing closed-captioned sermons and the outreach opportunities they provide. The discussion: Tips for Productive Writing – Martin shares an article he used in his Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Winterim productivity course, particularly focusing on tips that may assist with sermon writing. Writing in the Age of […]
This week on WELSTech Martin shares some productivity tips from his WLS Winterim session and Sallie talks with Missionary Mike Hartman and his wife Rachel about their use of technology in the Mexico mission field. Christmas 2010 Scavenger Hunt: Clue #5 Remember, you can use your smartphone or an online decoder to decipher the message. […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie look back at the first year of the WELSTech podcast and look forward to podcasting in 2009. The discussion: Celebrating one year of WELSTech – Take a trip down memory lane as Martin and Sallie listen to clips from the first ever WELSTech podcast and discuss the goals and expectations which […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie countdown their best and worst picks of 2008. The discussion: Best and worst of 2008 (4:15) – Throughout 2008, the Picks of the Week segment of the WELSTech podcast has emerged as a listener favorite. Martin and Sallie revisit their compiled list of picks from throughout the year and share their top […]
This week on WELSTech synod President Mark Schroeder joins Martin and Sallie to discuss the synod and its use of technology to further the gospel message. The interview: A conversation with the President (2:25) – In a special Christmas Eve interview, WELS President Mark Schroeder talks with Martin and Sallie about what he’s learned in the year and […]