Tag Archive for: Generation Z

771 – Human Connection in a Digital Age

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Welcome back to WELSTech, a conversation at the intersection of ministry and technology for over 18 years! Today we look at the newly released Artificial Intelligence Ethical Framework and Risk Matrix. Martin has a free diagramming tool while Sallie shares an affordable new Apple laptop. Plus the community feedback segment includes news of Gen Z returning to religion.

The discussion

AI Support – Martin shares a preliminary look at the latest releases from WELS AI Task Force – the AI Ethical Framework (PDF | Google Docs) and AI Risk Matrix (PDF | Google Docs) documents. Find these resources and more on the WELSTech AI page – welstech.wels.net/ai.

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548 – Seminary Student: Bill Schubert

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Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary senior Bill Schubert joins the WELSTech conversation to share his thesis on reaching those who make up “iGen” or Generation Z. Sallie shares a cool Facebook framing tool, while Martin provides information about how a recent European Union regulation might affect your church or school.

The interview & discussion:

The newest generation – Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary senior Bill Schubert shares insights from his senior thesis, The Importance of Impacting iGen: Ministering to Generation Z through Websites and Social Media.

WELS now:

  • WELS Education, Technology & Leadership Summit call for presenters closes May 31
  • Mark your calendars for upcoming graduation events
    • Martin Luther College
      • May 11 – Commencement Concerts at 4 & 7:30 pm
      • May 12 – Graduation at 10 am & Call Service at 2 pm
    • Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
      • May 24 – Call Service at 10 am & Commencement Concert at 7 pm
      • May 25 – Graduation at 10 am

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Featured video:

Following up on last week’s MLC Day, watch Thankathon Thank Yous.

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 549 – Continuing the Seminary Senior series, Martin and Sallie talk with Jason Zuehlke about his research on outreach to millennials. Release date: Wednesday, May 16.

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