We’re back at the intersection of technology and ministry with another episode of WELSTech. The topic of the day is elementary tech integration, and it features a lively conversation with WELSTech semi-regular co-hosts, Jason & Rachel.  We also pack in news of an Advent devotional resource, transcription where you least expect it, and the new and improved Call Report. Don’t miss it!

The discussion

Elementary tech integration – Joining Martin and Sallie for an education-focused discussion are Director of Academic Computing for Martin Luther College Professor Rachel Feld and Director of Technology for Oshkosh (WI) Area School District Jason Schmidt. This season we’re letting the tech integration framework SAMR be our guide as we look at various edtech topics, and that leads to some interesting points when we consider the early elementary students who thrive on routine. Spoiler alert: They do best when the tech is boring! And don’t even bring up their need to learn typing. :-)

Ministry resource

• Martin Luther College (MLC) Advent Devotional
• Tune in – or better yet, attend – one of these special Christmas concerts ….
  • Martin Luther College
    • December 7 at 7:30 pm
    • December 8 at 4:00 pm
  • Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
    • December 8 at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Picks of the week

• Apple Notes audio recording and transcribe
• Google Vids
• Ditch That Textbook eBooks
• Dell XPS9425

Community feedback & events

• Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) Faith Footnotes Podcast featuring Pastor Andy Schroer discussing his book, 364 Days of Thanksgiving
• Check out the new and improved WELS Call Report

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