Tag Archive for: efficient

737 – AI Talk with Dr James

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WELSTech welcomes MLC’s Dr. James Carlovsky for a look at Artificial Intelligence from his research and presentations to various audiences. The rest of the show includes thoughts on giving thanks, the AI prompts industry, AI YouTube resources, texting your congregation, and evaluating your worship live stream.

The discussion

Pros and Cons of AI – Dr James Carlovsky from Martin Luther College chats with Martin and Sallie about what may be the biggest disruptor in education. Does it make you more or less creative? Does it do the thinking for you or getting you thinking? The more you learn, the more there is to learn about AI.

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Community feedback & events

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We talk elementary tech integration, SAMR-style, with Rachel and Jason.

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326 – Going Paperless

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Tune in to this week’s WELSTech for links galore to help you (and Sallie) get started in a paperless existence. Listen for ideas to begin digitizing both personal and ministry paperwork. Webmasters will appreciate this week’s ministry resources for enhancing search engine optimization. And find out if Martin knows where to find Bible-minded people.

The discussion:

A digital life – Martin and Sallie share ideas for converting the paper we are so fond of filing away into digitized bits and bytes and in the process improving our access to important information, enhancing our stewardship of time and allowing for easy sharing and collaboration.

Ministry resources:

  • Cory Putz from St. Matthew’s in Winona, MN recommends Marketing Grader and LikeAlyzer for search engine optimization and site analysis
  • Share a helpful resource that makes a difference in your ministry, and you will be entered to win an Apple TV. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2014.

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Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 327 – Mr. Sunshine, Jason Schmidt, guest hosts with Martin and Sallie on our edtech focused podcast as we talk wireless infrastructure. Drew Willems from Shoreland Lutheran High School is set to share a “state of Shoreland technology” report as well. (Release date – 02/05/14)

Music download:

This week only, download a free music single from Stephen Bautista (www.stephenbautistamusic.com or stephenbautista on Twitter) – A Brand New Day

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Episode 007 – Feb 20 2008

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This week Martin and Sallie continue their discussion on the efficient church office and also talk with Pastor Aaron Frey about Logos Bible software.

The discussion:

The interview:

  • Pastor Aaron FreyLogos – Today Martin and Sallie talk with Pastor Aaron Frey, Emanuel Lutheran Church and School, Tawas City, MI, about Logos Bible software and the new People’s Bible series on CD for Logos from Northwestern Publishing House
    • Logos – www.logos.com
    • People’s Bible for Logos from NPH
    • Logos for Lutherans Yahoo group

The tidbits:

  • This week’s picks
  • WELS.net feature
  • Happenings
    • Leadership Conference sponsored by Parish Schools – June 16-19 – www.wels.net/jump/leaderconf
  • Community feedback
    • Listener Dave Heup shared a follow up to the Scratch programming language pick of the week from Episode 003 –
      Dave recommends the Alice programming language (www.alice.org) developed by Carnegie Mellon University as a more challenging language for students who master Scratch

The featured artist:

  • WELS contemporary Christian musician Michael Schroeder singing The One from his CD Fuel For The Soul – www.michaelschroeder.com

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Episode 006 – Feb 13 2008

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This week Martin and Sallie share tips on how technology can make your church and school office more efficient. Martin also challenges WELSTech listeners to be the first to leave a voice-mail comment!

The discussion:

  • The efficient church (and school) office – Why is it important to have an efficient church office and what systems in the church office can be improved upon? Listen to part one of a two-part discussion as Martin and Sallie examine communication, collaboration, online calendars, and church management software in the efficient church office.

The interview:

  • Concordia Technology SolutionsShepherd’s Staff – Joining Martin and Sallie is Brad Wheeling, Marketing Manager for Concordia Technology Solutions, designers of Shepherd’s Staff church management software
    • Shepherd’s Staff – www.shepherdsstaff.org
    • WELS partnership with CTS – www.wels.net/jump/churchmanage
    • Upcoming Shepherd’s Staff Membership and More training – www.wels.net/jump/mam

The tidbits:

The featured artist:

  • WELS contemporary Christian musician Mike Westendorf singing Press On from his CD Climb The Mountain – www.mikewestendorf.com

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