October 08, 2008

Episode 040 – Oct 8 2008

1 hour 2 minutes

This week on WELSTech the focus is social networking and how online connections can be utilized for ministry. Martin and Sallie talk with Andy Theimer, a WELS member who has started an online group aimed at connecting WELS business people.

The discussion:

Social networking inside the congregation – Martin and Sallie explore ways to extend your ministry efforts online via social networks. From file sharing to gathering information via web forms to two-way interaction about Bible class topics on discussion forums, using web 2.0 tools to connect with members and connect members to other members with like interests (Mom’s groups, etc.) will become more and more acceptable and expected in this digital age.

Create your own social network at Ning.com

The interview:

inWELS (21:31) – Andy Theimer, WELS member and entrepreneur, joins Martin and Sallie to share information about a group he’s started on the business-oriented social networking site LinkedIn called “inWELS”. Listen and learn more about the benefits of being part of “inWELS”.

Learn more about LinkedIn

Read the LinkedIn blog

The tidbits:

Picks of the week (40:11)

Online language lessons with a social twist – www.livemocha.com

Real-time web site analytics – www.woopra.com

WELS.net feature (48:46)

WELS Yearbook – www.wels.net/jump/yearbook

Of interest (51:08)

WELSTech contest – Extended to midnight, Sunday, October 12th

Phone in your comments (414-375-2334) to this question: What digital devices do you use in your classroom or Bible class?

All comments will be entered in a drawing for a $15 gift certificate to the WELSTech Podcast store – www.cafepress.com/welstech

www.k12onlineconference.org

Community feedback (53:46)

Cindy Krueger from Shepherd of the Hills in Lansing, MI shared a “green” link to ClimateSaversComputing.org

Ryan Rosenthal from Faith Lutheran School in Fond du Lac, WI suggested we dedicate a show to computer maintenance

Pastor Scott Mews from Amazing Grace in Milwaukie, OR is a first time listener – Welcome to WELSTech!

David Schumann from Peace in Janesville, WI is enjoying mind mapping with FreeMind, featured in WELSTech Episode 002

Coming up on WELSTech (57:48)

Episode 041 – All about newsletters – For your congregation or school as well as the synod’s Together newsletter

Episode 042 – Redesign – Why and how to redesign your web site plus the inside scoop on the upcoming WELS.net redesign

The featured artist:

We close with music of Wisconsin Lutheran College’s Revelation music ministry (www.revelationwlc.com) – God of Wonders from their We Walk By Faith CD (59:05)

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