688 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Ecosystems

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry summer series on WELSTech draws to a close this week with a discussion of the good and the bad of choosing to live in a particular vendor’s space, be it Google or Apple or Microsoft. There are also new options for creating QR codes and reasons to use them in ministry. Video messages and great Facebook groups round out this week’s episode.

 

The discussion

Tech Ecosystems – Wrapping up the summer series on Tech-Enhanced Ministry, Martin and Sallie discuss the advantages and disadvantages of going “all in” with one of several tech ecosystems, including Apple, Microsoft, and Google.

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Facebook groups for the win!

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Martin and Sallie talk interactive displays with Chris Hunt from BDJ Tech.

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687 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Mobile

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This week’s WELSTech discussion is all about Mobile and the apps that support ministry, the latest installment of our Tech-Enhanced Ministry series. We also explore some lesser-known iPhone settings, a slick power strip replacement, and a collection of education app tutorial links.

 

The discussion

Mobile – The convenience, versatility, and plethora of ever improving applications available on mobile devices, both phones and tablets, make them an obvious choice for many day-to-day ministry-related activities. Martin and Sallie share ministry ideas for mobile Bible-related apps, productivity tools, curriculum resources, photos, podcasts, security apps, social media, and communication tools.

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Jam packed spreadsheets of tutorial links for Google apps and other education centric apps

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series wraps up with a discussion of the Google Ecosystem.

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686 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Personal Productivity

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with today’s episode of WELSTech, and Martin and Sallie share their favorite tech for being productive. Today’s show also includes discussion of photo albums for events or projects, smart bulbs, video production training, and media resources to support Bible lessons.

 

The discussion

Personal Productivity – A common thread throughout WELSTech history is the discussion of personal productivity and the technology that supports it. Martin and Sallie tackle the topic again on this episode, breaking productivity down in terms of capture techniques and tools, storage, calendar and tasks, hardware, and consistent review practices.

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with a discussion of all things mobile.

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685 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PLN

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Personal Learning Networks (PLN) are the topic of this week’s WELSTech as we march through our summer series on Tech-Enhanced Ministry. Listen for familiar and new tools for managing your network and curating information. Martin made one of the newest his pick of the week because he was so smitten. Sallie’s got you covered for summer reading, and the WELSTech community pitches in to round out this episode.

The discussion

Personal Learning Networks – Martin and Sallie discuss a powerful tool for ongoing learning and professional growth, the Personal Learning Network (PLN). Actively seeking resources on interests and responsibilities can lead to engaging in thoughtful reflection and ultimately to curating your own resources on the topic.

Check out the Building Your PLN Teacher Challenge from EduBlogs to learn more, and start or grown your PLN.

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Our thanks to teacher Michael Vlieger from Risen Savior in Mankato, MN for sharing more professional development resources:

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with a discussion of personal productivity.

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684 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: PKM

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July kicks off with a continuation of the WELSTech summer series, Tech-Enhanced Ministry. In this episode we concentrate on Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Plus, there’s lots to recap from last week’s WELS Education Conference including a slick conference app, digital citizenship resources for faculty, parents, and students, and a Ditch That Textbook inspired digital escape room. Martin even throws in some vocab and emojis to keep things interesting!

The discussion

Cruft-free zone – Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) is the latest topic in the WELSTech summer series, Tech-Enhanced Ministry. Martin and Sallie discuss our “second brain,” tech tools which assist in capturing our knowledge, and the consistency and intentionality that goes into doing it well.

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with a discussion of personal learning networks.

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683 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Data Management

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The WELSTech summer series Tech-Enhanced Ministry continues this week with a discussion of data management for the church and school office. Google drive rolls out keyboard shortcuts, Martin’s watching YouTube ad-free, and you can learn how to build a digital escape room. Sounds like a fun summer!

The discussion

Data management – Martin and Sallie continue the WELSTech summer series Tech-Enhanced Ministry with a discussion of the data managed in a church and school office and how best to handle privacy, security, organization, collaboration, and searchability.

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with a discussion of personal knowledge management

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682 – Tech-Enhanced Ministry: Project Management

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Summer has arrived on WELSTech as we begin a new series titled Tech-Enhanced Ministry. This week we talk all angles of project management including portfolios, cloud tools, and frameworks. Martin has a shortcut pick, and we field questions regarding the new Christian Worship hymnal.

The discussion

Project management – Martin and Sallie kick off the WELSTech summer series Tech-Enhanced Ministry with the why and how of project management in church and school.

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The Tech-Enhanced Ministry series continues with a discussion of data management

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