This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie look at the ease of group formation in a Web 2.0 world as they continue their discussion of Clay Shirky’s Here Comes Everybody. They also clean out the WELSTech mail bag. The discussion: Group formation is simple – Martin and Sallie dive into the second chapter of Here Comes Everybody – The Power of […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie take a look at chapter one of Clay Shirky’s Here Comes Everybody. Ray Brown joins the conversation to share how he uses video e-mail for outreach and congregational communication. The discussion: Harnessing the power of groups – Martin and Sallie kick off a discussion of the book Here Comes Everybody – The […]
This week on WELSTech we are joined by Gail Potratz, our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, and we take a look at the skills our students need to succeed in the Web 2.0 world. The discussion: Research Skills in a Web 2.0 World – Joining Martin and Sallie for our monthly classroom technologies discussion is Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for […]
This week the focus of the WELSTech podcast is Content Management Systems. Martin and Sallie are joined by WELS.net webmaster, Julie Duran, and we take a look at WordPress, Joomla and Drupal. The discussion: Content Management Systems – WELS.net webmaster and manager of WELS Web Services, Julie Duran, joins Martin and Sallie for a discussion of the “big three” […]
This week the WELSTech discussion centers around using your web site for event promotion. Brian Shaffer joins Martin and Sallie to announce enhancements to the FinalWeb system. The discussion: Event promotion – Martin and Sallie share ideas for taking your congregation or school web site to the next level by moving beyond the basics – location & service times […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie are celebrating National Distance Learning Week. They also interview WELS member and businessman John Simonson on web marketing techniques. The discussion: Check out Martin’s completed deck project National Distance Learning Week – Distance education is growing in popularity, and with today’s Web 2.0 tools, the barriers to creating your own distance […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie are joined by Gail Potratz, our semi-regular classroom technology correspondent, and we hear about Gail’s recent adventure in podcasting at the Wisconsin Lutheran State Teachers’ Conference. The discussion: Podcasting teachers – Gail Potratz, Technology Coordinator for Emanuel in New London, WI, joins Martin and Sallie to share her experience leading a breakout session […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie tackle texting and twittering as they discuss mobile technology and applications for future ministry. They also interview Pastor Hans Caauwe on his use of Apple’s new iPhone 3G. The discussion: Mobile Technology – “Texting and twittering and smart phones, oh my!” Martin and Sallie discuss the technology behind in-your-pocket, cell […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie share tips and tricks for evaluating and redesigning your church or school web site. The discussion: Redesign your church or school web site – Most congregations and schools have had a web site for some time and may be due for a “facelift” or redesign of the content, look and […]
This week on WELSTech Martin and Sallie discuss considerations for starting an electronic newsletter. The interview section of the show focuses on the synod’s own electronic newsletter, Together. The discussion: Electronic newsletters – Most congregations and schools rely heavily on monthly and weekly newsletters to facilitate communications with members and school families. Today Martin and Sallie take […]