Tag Archive for: rss

349 – THE Wiki for WELS Webmasters

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This week on WELSTech Martin is solo in the hosting chair, and he shares webmaster tools from the new WELSTech Wiki. He also has a tip and pick to share as well as more great help for digital photographers, perhaps as you try to capture those great summer vacation shots.

The discussion:

toolsAttention Webmasters – The WELSTech Wiki migration topics of the week are perfect for church and school webmasters. Listen as Martin shares information on getting started and webmaster tools.

Tech tips:

Picks of the week:

  • Free PowerPoint Templates – fppt.com

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 350 – Join Sallie for a WELSTech Wiki discussion of audio hardware and other stage production equipment. (Broadcast date – 07/15/14)

Featured video:

Another addition to the Instructional Playlist … watch Six quick tips to improve your digital photography from Tony Northrup

 

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302 – eBook Ch 8: RSS Feeds

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On WELSTech this week we continue our summer eBook series with a discussion of adding great content from other sites to your church and school web site. Martin is on the other side of the world, broadcasting from Hong Kong yet again, but the magic of technology makes him seem right next door.

The discussion:

Really Simple Syndication – This week’s eBook chapter of Church & School Website Content spotlights the wealth of great content that can be easily and dynamically displayed on church and school sites using RSS technology. Spanning the globe and the calendar, Martin – from Hong Kong where he is anticipating a typhoon – and Sallie share links to lots of great sites with RSS feeds.

Picks of the week:

Of interest:

(18:50) WELSTech Camp is coming up on September 14 at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. Register and attend the free event to be in the drawings for a Mimio Teach Bar ($800 value) and 16GB iPad ($500 value)!!

Community feedback:

  • (20:38) Top 10 Google Apps Scripts for Education
  • Planbook.com
  • Join the WELSTech listserve conversation – This week the discussion was about online catechism instruction

Coming up on WELSTech:

(27:15) Episode 303 – Newsletters and bulletins and supply list, oh my! Next week on WELSTech we look at the documents that should be available on your church and school website as we continue the summer Church and School Website Content eBook series. (Release date – 08/20/13)

The featured artist:

(27:55) This week we close WELSTech with the music of Cross To Glory (www.facebook.com/crosstoglory) – Rescued

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188 – WELS Hacker: Photos and RSS

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This week the WELSTech Podcast summer WELS Hacker series continues as we look at a simple way to organize digital photos and helpful tips for Google Reader.

The discussion:

White Hats for Vacation – Continuing the summer WELS Hacker series while squeezing in vacation time, Martin and Sallie are back with more helpful tips (and learning from each other in the process).  This weeks topics are

WELS Hacker

Community feedback:

  • (19:20) Links shared in the WELSTech Diigo group:
    • Browse web site ancient history via the Wayback Machine on archive.org
    • Check out this list of 75 apps to enhance your facebook page
  • It’s time to revisit dotSUB.com and consider how their captioned and translated video niche can benefit your ministry efforts.  Check out their latest newsletter and iOS app.

The featured artist:

(24:05) We close the podcast with the instrumental music of In His Service (www.adagioconcepts.com) – Jesus Lover of My Soul from their CD titled “In His Time”

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107 – Feasting on RSS Feeds…and Grits

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This week the WELSTech podcast discussion topic is RSS – consuming and producing “Really Simple Syndication”.

The discussion:

RSSRSS for personal and congregational usage – Martin and Sallie debut the new “Using RSS Feeds” page on the WELSTech wiki.  The page is dedicated to using RSS or Really Simple Syndication, both as a consumer and as a feed producer.  Listen as they share resources, ideas and ministry applications for RSS.

News in tech:

Picks of the week:

Community feedback:

Coming up on WELSTech:

(49:01) Episode 108 – Our tech in education specialist, Gail Potratz, joins the WELSTech fun to share practical ideas for integrating technology into your religion curriculum.   (Release date 12/02/09)

The featured artist:

(50:20) Celebrating Thanksgiving, we close with the music of WELS instrumentalist In His Service (www.adagioconcepts.com) – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow from their fourth CD titled In Our Hearts

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085 – BWTG: Custom RSS Feeds

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On this mini “how-to” WELSTech episode learn three easy steps for sharing links on your web site via a custom RSS feed from Delicious.

The discussion:

Bonus WELSTech GoodnessCustom RSS Feeds – If you’ve ever surfed to a web page with news or information which would be perfect for sharing on your church or school web site, then you’ll appreciate today’s BWTG episode where Martin and Sallie discuss an easy solution for adding those desired links to your site using some RSS magic.  Tune in for some delicious “Bonus WELSTech Goodness”!

  • Custom RSS Feeds on the WELSTech wiki – Get instructions and video tutorials on creating a custom RSS feed using Delicious.com

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079 – BWTG: Google Reader

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Learn how to setup, organize and star or tag feeds in Google Reader on this mini WELSTech podcast.

The discussion:

Bonus WELSTech GoodnessGoogle Reader – The summer BWTG series continues with this week’s share of “Bonus WELSTech Goodness” focusing on how to use Google Reader to manage RSS feeds which bring web research and professional development materials to you in a time-saving format.

  • Ponyfish.com – Create an RSS feed for any page
  • Google Reader on the WELSTech wiki – Get instructions and view video tutorials

Get involved:

  • Add a comment below
  • Send us an e-mail [email protected]
  • Leave us a voice mail 414-375-2334
  • Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.wels.net
  • Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation
  • Follow us on Twitter – mspriggs and welstechtrainer
  • Use the del.icio.us tag welstech
  • Join the WELSTech community:
    • WELSTech listserve
    • WELSTech on facebook

Episode 004 – Jan 30 2008

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This week Martin and Sallie discuss broadcasting worship services on the internet as well as interview WELS lawyer Harvey Dunn who clears the air on copyright issues.

The discussion:

  • Audio/Video Recording – As a follow up to a WELSTech listserve discussion, Martin and Sallie explore some of the considerations and options congregations have for recording worship services.

The interview:

  • dunn.jpgCopyright – In part one of a two part interview, Harvey Dunn, WELS member and intellectual property attorney, joins Martin and Sallie to discuss a variety of issues related to copyright, fair use and public domain

The tidbits:

  • This week’s picks
  • WELS.net feature
  • Community feedback
    • From Justin Ninmann, Technology Coordinator at St. Peter Lutheran School, Appleton, WI – A great discussion thread on the WELSTech listserve about wireless computer labs for schools

The featured artist:

  • WELS contemporary Christian musician WendySue Fluegge sings The Instrument from her CD by the same name – www.wendysue.com

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