Celebrate MLC Day with WELSTech! Martin and Sallie talk with creatives from Martin Luther College who are using social channels and multi-media to spark this special day. Straighten up, enhance your productivity with the picks of the week, and use OneNote to design a digital Escape Room. Tune in for this plus news, feedback, and events!

The interview & discussion: Martin Luther College Director of Public Relations Bill Pekrul and Videographer Jon Witte give Martin and Sallie behind-the-scenes details of the activities planned for MLC Day on May 2, 2018. There’s a new MLC YouTube channel plus a brand new jiggle written by the talented interviewees. Check out the online media kit for lots of ways you can celebrate MLC!

News in tech: Google Redesigns Gmail – Here’s a List of Amazing New Features

WELS now: * 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 * WELS Education, Technology & Leadership Summit call for presenters closes May 31 + We want YOU to submit a speaking topic!

Picks of the week: * Six Tips to Help Save Yourself from Poor Computer Posture * Text Expander + Download Text Expander files for Ministry | Christian Worship | Christian Worship Supplement

Ministry resources: Create a Digital Escape Room with OneNote

Community feedback: * A secure web is here to stay * The 5 Best Secure Email Services for 2018 * Enter the Christ in Media Institute’s #ShareTheSavior sweepstakes by end of day May 2, and you may win a $25 Target gift card * Check out sample church promo videos + Hope Lutheran Church in Leander, TX + Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Clearwater, FL

Featured video: Enjoy the MLC Day Jingle.

Coming up on WELSTech: Episode 548 – Seminary senior Bill Schubert shares insights from his senior theses into ministering to Generation Z. Release date: Wednesday, May 9.

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