A complete listing of the Picks of the Week from 2022 WELSTech episodes

2022 In Review (Episode 697)

Picks of the Week Archive

2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025
2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017

Communication

• Bonjoro video messaging
• Iorad
• Microsoft Sway

DIY

• Ridiculously easy LED Light Strips

Education

• 5 Tips for Creating an Effective Virtual Field Trip
  • National Park Service Teacher Resources – Check out resources from the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
• 13 Predictions for K-12 and Technology in 2022
• Extempore App
• Google Classroom for Catechism – WELSTech 637 interview with Professor Paul Waldschmidt
• K-8 Year Long Technology Plans by Brittany Steinfeldt
  • Join the WELS Educators During COVID-19 and Beyond Facebook group

Google

• 48 Handy Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts to Supercharge Your Productivity
• Cut, Copy, and Paste Files in Google Drive
• Google Apps for Beginners
• Google Drive for Desktop
• Google Photos > Albums (Sallie’s Sample)
  • Create & Edit
  • Share | Stop Sharing

Hardware

• Anker 20W USB C Power Strip
• Arteck HB006 Bluetooth Keyboard
• Asus ZenWiFi AX
• ATR2100 USB/XLR Mic
• Elgato Stream Deck + Keyboard Maestro
• IPEVO V4K PRO Ultra HD USB Document Camera
• Logitech G Gaming Keyboards
  • Linear vs. Tactile vs. Clicky guide to Keyboard switches
• Ring Floodlight Cam
• Sengled Smart Bulbs
• Zokoun Shockproof and Waterproof 3d Green Lasar Level

Images

• Adobe’s web-based Photoshop will soon be free for everyone
• Canva tutorials on YouTube including the Storytelling for Non-Profits playlist

Lifestyle

• Owala FreeSip water bottle

Media

• New Common Sense Media Podcast Reviews
  • Best Podcasts for Kids
• YouTube Premium

Mobile

• 10 Hidden iPhone Features That Will Make You More Productive

Outreach

• 2022 Gospel Outreach with Media Conference

Productivity

• How to Take Smart Notes by Sonke Ahrens

Project Management

• monday.com

Puzzles

• Wordle
  • Make your own at myWordle.me
  • Wordle archives

Reading

• Media Literacy for Young Children: Teaching Beyond the Screen Time Debates
• Readwise
• Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time co-authored by Jeff and J.J. Sutherland
• Summer reading via the Libby app
  • The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
  • On Animals by Susan Orlean
• Sustainability and superapps top Gartner’s Top 10 2023 Trends List

Utilities

• Avery Design & Print
• Best Free QR Code Site for Teachers (and ministry)
• Copy Link to Highlight in Chrome & Edge browsers
• Focusable
• Google Transparency Report
• How to Input Data Into Excel Spreadsheets Using Your Phone’s Camera
• How to Manage Chrome Bookmarks Like a Pro
  • BONUS: Emojipedia
• How to Organize Your Password Manager in 7 Steps
• Notepad++
• Robocopy | How to Run Robocopy Incremental Backup on Schedule
• TextExpander 
• Wakelet
  • Martin’s Enhancing Ministry with Technology Wakelet
• Windows Power Toys
• ZoomIt
• ZoteroBib (or “zbib” for short) – Open-source bibliography generator