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574 – Harnessing Technology

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Martin leads the WELSTech discussion this week with a look the Christian’s two-sided use of technology. Image-centric picks of the week are made just in time, the WELSTech Community has been a busy place, and Apple is stepping up to raise awareness about screen time.

The discussion:

Harnessing the Power of Technology … Before it Harnesses You – Martin shares highlights of his recent presentation at the Men of His Word event in Rochester, MN.

  • Martin’s Presentation
  • WELS Bible Study resources – Subscribe or access through the WELS app
    • Daily Devotion
    • Through My Bible in Three Years
    • Worship Helps
    • YouVersion Bible
      • Bible.com
      • Mobile app
      • Accountability Software – Comparing 5 of the Best Tools
        • WELS now:

        Interactive Faith Online Bible Study

        • To the Ends of the Earth: Beginning in Your Backyard – Led by Pastor Eric Roecker
        • November 7, 14 & 28 – 6 & 8 pm Central

          • Picks of the week:
          • How To Convert and Modify Images with Snagit Batch Image Conversion Wizard
          • Affinity Photo for iPad
            • Ministry resource:

            What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done by Matt Perman

            • Toolkit
              • Community feedback:
              • A time-saving typing tool that works anywhere in Chrome – Text Blaze
              • From Tech Tools for WELS Teachers (Facebook)
                • Follow the Midwest Google Summit using #mwgs on Twitter
                  • Google Drawing Templates
                  • Google Data Studio – Report Like a Boss
                  • Presentations from Steve Wick
                  • A Simple Guide to Free Images, Copyright, and Creative Commons for Students and Teachers
                  • From WELS Google Schools (Google Plus)
                    • Google for Education Technical Conference – December 12 in Wisconsin Dells, WI
                    • Securly Auditor Free
                      • Featured video:

                      With Version 12 of the iOS operating system, Apple introduced Screen Time for tracking (and limiting, if desired) your mobile device usage. Learn more in How to start using Screen Time from Apple Support.

                      Coming up on WELSTech:

                      Episode 575 – Jon Ruddat joins us to preview his WELS EdTechLead Summit presentation titled “How to use MailChimp to Send Automated Encouraging Emails.”  Release date: Wednesday, November 14.

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