583 – Year of the Multi-Colored Llama

Kick off a new year of WELSTech with a look back at 11 years of shows and look ahead at our plans for 2019. Martin and Sallie share a bit of their Christmas technology along with the first ever WELSTech anti-pick from Martin. The WELSTech community buzz is about a sample Chromebook Program Handbook from Winnebago Lutheran Academy.

The discussion:

Happy anniversary – Martin and Sallie kick off year twelve of podcasting and make no promises about keeping the show under 30 minutes! They also talk about their Christmas technology.

• Prusa i3 MK3
• Write it Down for January
• Echo Dot Kids Edition
• Martin’s custom WELSTech-wear

News in tech:

• G Suite File Access for Non-Google Users
• Doodle 4 Google
  • Winning Doodle
  • When I grow up, I hope… – The new contest is open. Submission are due by March 18.
  • Teacher resources

WELS now:

• Upcoming Marriage Enrichment Events
• WELS Community Events Calendar
• WELS Daily Devotions now on Alexa

Picks of the week:

• Advertise with Instagram
• Martin’s anti-pick (!?) – ZAGG Invisible Shield HD Glass
• Pad & Quill Leather Case

Ministry resource:

Give+ Mobile App from Vanco

Community feedback:

• Winnebago Lutheran Academy’s Chromebook Program Handbook
• 41 Facebook Stats That Matter to Marketers in 2019

Featured video:

Learn more about this year’s Doodle 4 Google contest with this behind the scenes look.

And hear the new contest announced by 2019 honorary judges Jimmy Fallon and Kermit the Frog.

Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 584 – Join us for the kickoff of a new series focused on church and school intranets.  Release date: Wednesday, January 16.

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