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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for January 28th Publish Date:  January 28th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, January 28th and Happy Birthday to Jermaine Dye I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Local student Mathletes to compete in Cobb County Math Contest Support Cobb law enforcement and get a state tax credit Lawmakers push transparency in school board public comments All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: INGLES 9 STORY 1: Local student Mathletes to compete in Cobb County Math Contest Cobb County’s middle school math whizzes are gearing up for the local MATHCOUNTS competition on Feb. 28 at Marietta High School. Organized by the Cobb County Chapter of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, the event will feature teams from Dickerson, Dodgen, and Hightower Trail middle schools. These students have been prepping since fall—hours of practice, problem-solving, and probably a few late-night algebra sessions. The competition includes both individual and team rounds, with topics like geometry, probability, and statistics. Oh, and there’s a fast-paced oral round too—no pressure, right? Winners will snag prizes and move on to the state finals on March 9 in Buford. MATHCOUNTS, a national program, aims to spark a love for math in middle schoolers—because let’s face it, this is the age where kids either embrace math or start running from it. With 50,000 students competing nationwide this year, it’s a big deal. For details, check out www.mathcounts.org. STORY 2: Support Cobb law enforcement and get a state tax credit Tax season is here, and if you live in Cobb County, there’s a way to support local law enforcement and get a state income tax credit. Thanks to the 2022 LESS Crime Act (short for Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act), Georgia taxpayers can donate to approved public safety foundations and get a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state taxes. Here’s the deal: individuals can donate up to $5,000, couples filing jointly can give $10,000, and corporations can contribute up to 75% of their state tax liability. Statewide, there’s a $75 million cap, and each foundation can accept up to $5 million annually. The process? Register with the Georgia Tax Center, wait for approval, and send your donation within 60 days. Funds go toward training, equipment, officer wellness, and community programs. In Cobb, you can donate to: Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Acworth Police Community Foundation Cobb County Public Safety Foundation Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation Marietta Police Foundation For links and details, visit their websites. STORY 3: Lawmakers push transparency in school board public comments  Cobb County lawmakers are pushing for more transparency in school board meetings with House Bill 989, which would require public comments to be broadcast or recorded if the rest of the meeting is aired. Rep. David Wilkerson said it’s about consistency: “If you’re showing the meeting, show all of it. Don’t cut out the tough parts.” The bill comes after Cobb’s school board stopped broadcasting public comments last year, sparking backlash from parents and lawmakers. Critics called it censorship; the board cited liability concerns. Rep. Solomon Adesanya said public comments are crucial for oversight: “If you only hear one side, you control the narrative.” The bill has bipartisan support, with Rep. Jordan Ridley also signing on. “Transparency matters,” he said. “If you’re broadcasting, show the good, bad, and everything in between.” Meanwhile, Ridley floated the idea of an independent audit for Cobb schools, similar to one he championed in Cherokee County. Cobb school board Chair Randy Scamihorn defended the district, saying claims of a lack of transparency are “absolutely false.” Still, he invited lawmakers to review their processes, adding, “No organization is perfect.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: Cobb opens $24M joint police, sheriff firing range Cobb County just unveiled its shiny new $24 million firing range, and let’s just say—it’s a game-changer. Sheriff Craig Owens and Police Chief Dan Ferrell cut the ribbon Friday morning, joined by the Board of Commissioners, a crowd of officers, and deputies. The 65,000-square-foot facility, located next to the Public Safety Training Academy in Austell, replaces the old outdoor range that had been around for over 30 years. That one? It had a strict 8 p.m. curfew because of nearby neighborhoods. Now? Training can happen 24/7. The range features three separate areas, including a 100-yard precision range, and a high-tech 360-degree targeting system for realistic drills. Officers can train in low-light, no-light, and even less-lethal scenarios. Paid for with SPLOST funds, the range is a long-term investment in public safety—and a big win for Cobb County. STORY 5: Northwest Georgia voters to head to polls March 10 for federal and, now, state election Northwest Georgia voters are in for a political doubleheader on March 10. Not only will they pick a new state senator, but they’ll also decide if the former holder of that Senate seat, Colton Moore, should head to Congress. Here’s the backstory: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned in January with a year left in her U.S. House term, triggering a special election for District 14. Moore, who represented Senate District 53 (Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and part of Floyd counties), stepped down mid-January to join the crowded race for Greene’s seat—22 candidates, to be exact. Qualifying for Moore’s old Senate seat runs Jan. 29 to Feb. 2. Voter registration closes Feb. 9, with early voting starting Feb. 16. If no one wins outright, expect a runoff on April 7. Buckle up, northwest Georgia—it’s going to be a busy ballot. Break: STORY 6: Chris Carr talks public safety in Cobb Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr didn’t hold back when he spoke to the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club on Friday. Public safety, he said, isn’t just about stopping crime—it’s about supporting law enforcement, tackling mental health, and improving education. And now, as a candidate for governor, he’s making his case. Carr highlighted his record: creating units to fight human trafficking, gangs, opioids, and organized retail crime. “Keeping people safe is the most basic job of government,” he said. “If families don’t feel safe, we’ve failed.” He shared staggering numbers—over 200 children rescued from trafficking, 115 gang members convicted—and warned about the fentanyl crisis, calling it a “war” fueled by Mexican cartels. His office recently seized 15 pounds of the drug, enough to kill millions. On education, he stressed the importance of literacy by third grade and slammed “woke progressivism” in schools. “Our kids aren’t social experiments,” he said. “Schools should teach reading, writing, and math—not radical ideology.” Mental health? Another priority. Carr called for more facilities statewide, saying jails shouldn’t double as treatment centers. He also floated limiting phones in high schools, blaming social media for worsening students’ mental health. When asked about gambling, Carr stood firm against casino betting, citing addiction concerns. On minors accessing pornography, he tied it to human trafficking and expressed fears about AI being used to exploit kids. Former Cobb GOP Chair Rose Wing praised Carr’s tough stance on drug cartels and said she believes he’d make a “great governor.” STORY 7: Woodstock native Bolt named assistant golf coach at KSU  Abigail Bolt, a former Woodstock High School star, is heading back to familiar turf—this time as the new assistant women’s golf coach at Kennesaw State. Owls head coach Ket Vanderpool, who worked with Bolt for three seasons at Georgia State, made the announcement Friday. Bolt, who played collegiate golf at Appalachian State from 2017-21, brings a mix of coaching chops and on-course expertise. At Georgia State, she helped lead the team to nine top-five finishes and four tournament wins. Before that? She honed her skills at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, running junior clinics and managing tournaments. As a player, Bolt was a standout at Appalachian State, earning MVP honors her senior year and finishing with a 77.81 stroke average. Since graduating in 2021, she’s stayed active in the game, competing in amateur events and continuing to build her career in golf. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 9 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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While we generally profess to celebrate all interests and contributions, the clubs and activities that mean the most to some high schoolers fail to earn the respect that other extracurriculars do, even when students receive recognition on a state or national level. Do colleges at least care? Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to explore the admissions implications of academic competitions. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What are academic competitions, and what are some examples? Why should students consider participating in academic competitions?   What do colleges think of them?   What are the advantages and disadvantages of participating in these activities? What can we learn from the example of American Mathematics Competitions?   MEET OUR GUEST Vida John is a math coach and tutor, specializing in students who are preparing for math contests and studying curriculum published by Art of Problem Solving.  Vida grew up in Iowa where she was a high school mathlete before studying at the Stanford School of Engineering and UCSF School of Medicine.  After working in Silicon Valley for a medical start up, she homeschooled her two daughters with the intent of providing an excellent education especially in math and science.   She coached homeschooled math teams for 10 years, and with both daughters now attending Stanford, she continues to help students prepare for MathCounts, AMC, and other contests while building their problem solving skills. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and runs workshops on using math contests to prepare for college level work.   Vida previously appeared on this podcast in episode 255 to discuss Competitive Math And Testing and in episode 536 to discuss All About the American Math Competition. Find Vida at vidajohntutoring.com. LINKS American Mathematics Competitions MATHCOUNTS Foundation Art of Problem Solving RELATED EPISODES MATHEMATICAL MATURITY & TEST SUCCESS HIGH IMPACT STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED IN MATH CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL MATH COURSES STRATEGICALLY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our past episodes on the show page and keep up with our future ones by subscribing to our email newsletter. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Pete's efforts to help Noah prepare for an upcoming math competition lead to a conversation with Kristen Chandler, the executive director of MATHCOUNTS.  Join Pete and Noah as they learn about this fascinating organization that provides engaging math programs to middle school students around the country.  MATHCOUNTS website Email Kristen Chandler Leave us a voice message Find us on Twitter Send us an email  

Mathematics is one of the fundamental tools for understanding the universe, nothing less than the science and study of quality, structure, space, and change. That doesn't mean, though, that we can't make a contest of it, especially if doing so can uncover a generation's brightest math minds. Amy and Mike invited Vida John to explain all about the American Math Competition.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? 1.  What is the American Math Competition, and who runs it? 2.  How is the AMC scored and what is a good score?   3.  Have there been test security issues with the AMC? 4.  Who should take the AMC and why? 5.  How can students prepare for the AMC? MEET OUR GUEST Vida John is a math coach and tutor, specializing in students who are preparing for math contests and studying curriculum published by Art of Problem Solving.  Vida grew up in Iowa where she was a high school mathlete before studying at the Stanford School of Engineering and UCSF School of Medicine.  After working in Silicon Valley for a medical start-up, she homeschooled her 2 daughters with the intent of providing an excellent education, especially in math and science.   She coached homeschooled math teams for 10 years, and with both daughters now attending Stanford, she continues to help students prepare for MathCounts, AMC, and other contests while building their problem-solving skills. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and runs workshops on using math contests to prepare for college-level work.   Vida previously appeared on this podcast in episode 255 to discuss Competitive Math And Testing. Find Vida at vidajohntutoring.com. LINKS American Mathematics Competitions MATHCOUNTS Foundation Art of Problem Solving RELATED EPISODES MATHEMATICAL MATURITY & TEST SUCCESS HIGH IMPACT STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED IN MATH CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL MATH COURSES STRATEGICALLY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

OMS STEAM Expo is May 9th - they are working on a hovercraft!  SMS held their STEAM Expo in April.  Students from the elementary schools visit to participate in hands-on science stations that are developed by middle schoolers.MathCounts is a math competition and more information can be found here.Teacher contact info: schlanerc@parklandsd.net and hallmank@parklandsd.netStudents share about other activities they are involved in at their middle school.Teachers discuss the most rewarding parts about being a teacher, including the care and joy they have every day.

On this week's episode, MPS Connections spotlights Jefferson's MathCounts Team Recorded: 04/24/2023 Released Video: 05/04/2023 Host of MPS Connections: AJ Hoffman, Web and Communications Specialist Scheduled Guests: Jefferson MathCounts Head Coach - Andrew Zimmer  Jefferson MathCounts team members - Katie C, Raymond C, David H, Vettel X Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuSz45La37I⁠

In this episode we get to hear from Mrs. Maggie Qian, a longtime member of the MBA Math Faculty and one of the most successful and respected coaches in the history of our school. Mrs. Qian recently sat down with librarian Jane McMahon to discuss her immigration to the USA, her early years at Montgomery … Continue reading Mrs. Maggie Qian: MATHCOUNTS and More! →

While many teens shudder at the prospect of adding math as an extracurricular activity, others relish the opportunity to engage in quantitative competitions. And they should, because the path of a mathlete is rewarding on many levels! Amy and Mike invited educator Vida John to expound upon the connections between competitive math and testing.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the competitive math landscape for students in the U.S. How does the AMC test compare with an SAT, ACT, or AP exam?   What math concepts are associated with math competitions? What makes a student right for competitive math (and vice versa)? How do students benefit from participating in math competitions? MEET OUR GUEST Vida John is a math coach and tutor, specializing in students who are preparing for math contests and studying curriculum published by Art of Problem Solving.  Vida grew up in Iowa where she was a high school mathlete before studying at the Stanford School of Engineering and UCSF School of Medicine.  After working in Silicon Valley for a medical start up, she homeschooled her 2 daughters with the intent of providing an excellent education, especially in math and science.   She coached homeschooled math teams for 10 years, and with both daughters now attending Stanford, she continues to help students prepare for MathCounts, AMC, and other contests while building their problem-solving skills.  She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and runs workshops on using math contests to prepare for college-level work.   Find Vida at vidajohntutoring.com. LINKS American Mathematics Competitions MATHCOUNTS Foundation Art of Problem Solving RELATED EPISODES MATHEMATICAL MATURITY & TEST SUCCESS HIGH IMPACT STRATEGIES TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED IN MATH CHOOSING HIGH SCHOOL MATH COURSES STRATEGICALLY ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 4, 2021 is: mettle • MET-ul • noun Mettle refers to the ability to continue in spite of difficulties. // The contestants proved their mettle by completing the triathlon. See the entry > Examples: "Recently, 23 of Watauga's best math students met virtually to test their mettle against their peers in the annual MathCounts competition—a contest that tasks young mathematicians to tackle challenging math problems in a timed tournament format." — The Blowing Rocket (Blowing Rock, North Carolina), 22 Apr. 2021 Did you know? Originally, mettle was simply a variant spelling of the word metal (which dates to at least the 13th century), and it was used in all of the same senses as its metallic relative. Over time, however, mettle came to be used mainly in figurative senses referring to the quality of someone's character. It eventually became a distinct English word in its own right, losing its literal sense altogether. Metal remained a term primarily used for those hard, shiny substances such as steel or iron, but it also acquired a figurative use. Today, both words can mean "vigor and strength of spirit or temperament," but only metal is used of metallic substances.

Richard Rusczyk - Art of Problem Solving: Building the Next Generation of Problem Solvers. This is episode 413 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Richard Rusczyk is the founder and CEO of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Inc. (as well as the website, which serves as a mathematics forum and place to hold online classes) and a co-author of the Art of Problem Solving textbooks.  Richard was a national MATHCOUNTS participant in 1985, and he won the USA Math Olympiad (USAMO) in 1989. He is one of the co-creators of the Mandelbrot Competition, and the director of the USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS). He also founded the San Diego Math Circle. Every month, Rusczyk works on the MATHCOUNTS website to create Mathcounts Minis, where he explains problems and concepts. Richard studied chemical engineering at Princeton University and graduated in 1993. He served on the board for ARML (American Regions Mathematics League) and managed the Western ARML site at one point. So much to learn. Thanks for listening. Enjoy... But wait... Remember that you can get a 15% discount when you spend $99 at Tonies.com. Use the coupon code Toniepodcast at checkout. And you can enter your name in the drawing for your very own Toniebox. Go to my website https://stevenmiletto.com/contact Fill in the contact form and in the body write, "I want to win a Toniebox. " Good luck. Do this by 12:00am ET on September 30th, 2021. A winner will be chosen randomly. Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be Awesome. Thanks! Remember,  Live2Lead - October 8th, 2021 - Awesome Leadership Experience! Hear John Maxwell, Jamie Kern Lima, Valorie Burton, Ed Mylett, Jeff Henderson, Joel Manby, Don Yaeger, and Tim Elmore in Atlanta, GA. Go to L2LATL.com and use K12 at checkout! Have you been wanting to tell your story on podcasts? Podcasts are a great way to grow your personal and business brand. Kitcaster specializes in developing real human connections through podcast appearances. If you are an expert in your field, have a unique story to share, or an interesting point of view-- it's time to explore the world of podcasting with Kitcaster. Go to https://kitcaster.com/tllk12 or go to my webpage at https://stevenmiletto.com/sponsors click on the Kitcaster logo to apply for a special offer for friends of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Ready to start your own podcast? Podbean is an awesome host. I have been with them since 2013. Go to https://www.podbean.com/TLLK12 to get 1 month free of unlimited hosting for your new podcast.  Remember to take a look at NVTA (National Virtual Teacher Association) The NVTA Certification Process was created to establish a valid and reliable research-based teacher qualification training process for virtual teachers to enhance their teaching and develop their ongoing reflective skills to improve teaching capacity. NVTA is an affiliate sponsor of Teaching Learning Leading K12, by following the link above if you purchase a program, Teaching Learning Leading K12 will get a commission and you will help the show continue to grow.  By the way, don't forget to go to my other affiliate sponsor Boone's Titanium Rings at www.boonerings.com. When you order a ring use my code - TLLK12 - at checkout to get 10% off and help the podcast get a commission. Oh by the way, you can help support Teaching Learning Leading K12 by buying me a soft drink (actually making a donation to Teaching Learning Leading K12.) That would be awesome! You would be helping expand the show with equipment and other resources to keep the show moving upward. Just go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevenmiletto Thanks! Have an awesome day! Connect & Learn More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rusczyk https://artofproblemsolving.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/artofproblemsolving/pins/ https://twitter.com/AoPSNews https://www.facebook.com/artofproblemsolving Length - 01:07:08

Math is fundamental to engineering education and other disciplines. That's part of why Richard Rusczyk wants to teach kids harder math than they often see in school. As the CEO of Art of Problem Solving, he wants to challenge more young people mathematically, hopefully giving them an earlier chance to achieve math mastery. He talks about national math competition culture compared to sports culture, starting his online education company, and strategies to improve access to deeper math education in K-12. Related to this episode: • Art of Problem Solving (AoPS): http://artofproblemsolving.com/ • Mathcounts: https://www.mathcounts.org/ • National Society for Professional Engineers: https://www.nspe.org/ • US National Mathematical Talent Search: https://www.usamts.org/ • Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAMS): https://www.beammath.org/ • AoPS Academy: https://aopsacademy.org/ • Project Euler: https://projecteuler.net/ • Chordinates!: https://www.pioslabs.com/chordinates/ • @pioslabs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pioslabs Subscribe and find more podcast information at: http://www.k12engineering.net. Support Pios Labs with regular donations on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pioslabs. You'll also be supporting projects like the Engineer's Guide to Improv and Art Games, The Calculator Gator, or Chordinates! Thanks to our donors and listeners for making the show possible. The K12 Engineering Education Podcast is a production of Pios Labs: http://www.pioslabs.com.

Episode 53: Math is Just Plain Good for You! After Would you like a great answer to your child’s question—“Mom! Why do I have to do math?” Our guest today, Marie Siobhan Gallagher, believes Math is Just Plain Good for You! After this episode, you’ll be convinced, too. Find Marie Siobhan here: mariesiobhangallagher@hotmail.com or call 516-655-3395 Kahn Academy for instant feedback https://www.khanacademy.org/ ExtraMath.com instead feedback—not overwhelming https://xtramath.org/#/home/index Kumon workbooks/centers (drills) https://kumonbooks.com/ Saxon Math (textbook) https://www.hmhco.com/programs/saxon-math Teaching Textbooks (videos/online) http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/ Math U See (manipulatives) https://www.mathusee.com/ Singapore Math https://www.singaporemath.com/ Math for the Gifted Student https://www.amazon.com/Math-Gifted-Student-Challenging-Activities/dp/1411434366 Mathcounts.org https://www.mathcounts.org/ Math Olympiad https://www.moems.org/ Life of Fred Mathematics https://www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com/ Today's Short Feature: Celeste Behe The Homeschool Housefly: Topic: Snack Time! http://celestebehe.com/ Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible: Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone Our host Lisa Mladinich  

Today’s guest is Meena Boppana, Head of University at interviewing.io and advocate for increased diversity in STEM. Meena is a lifelong math lover working to promote greater opportunities for young people in the STEM world. She and Richard discuss her journey from MATHCOUNTS competitor, to Harvard grad, to her current position helping connect talented job searchers with elite tech companies.

The Lionel SHIPman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Tonight: Guest Lou DiGioia (Exec Director of DECA).  We will be talking about DECA and the benefits the organization provides to students now and in the future. As executive director of DECA, Lou DiGioia leads one of the largest student associations in the world. With over 200,000 members, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools / colleges around the globe. A recognized leader in the association community, DiGioia has served in numerous leadership positions with the American Society of Association Executives and is a member of the advisory group for the digitalNow conference. Prior to DECA, DiGioia served for 11 years as the executive director of MATHCOUNTS. During his time at MATHCOUNTS he greatly increased the number and diversity of students engaged in the organization through the creation of The National Math Club®, which builds student enthusiasm for math by providing schools with free resources to hold afterschool math clubs; and the Math Video Challenge®, an online competition that has teams create innovative teaching videos based on MATHCOUNTS problems. He is best known during his time at MATHCOUNTS as the Countdown Round moderator at the finals of the MATHCOUNTS National Competition which is webcast each year by ESPN. DiGioia holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA from George Mason University.  He resides in Virginia with his wife, son, and chug (chihuahua-pug mix).  Tune in weekly - Tuesdays at 8:30pm EST / 7:30pm CST (NOTE YOUR TIME ZONE)

This week on WELSTech, we finish off our month-long focus on professional development by talking to Jason Schmidt about his approach to conferences, advanced degrees and helping others “sharpen” their tech skills. The discussion: Formal education – Just back from the Future of Education Technology Conference 2018 in an unknown destination, semi-regular education co-host Jason Schmidt shares his thoughts on certifications and advanced degrees as well as church and school financial support of staff professional development. He also shares his favorite “shiny” tech he observed at the conference – the Sharper Origin, a hand-held CNC machine (video). Certification programs Google for Education SeeSaw Adobe Flipgrid BrainPop Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Grow in Grace Martin Luther College Graduate Studies News in tech: Vote for Michael Babler from Divine Savior Lutheran Academy, Doral, FL as a NextGeneration Leader in school technology for 2018 EdTech spending tops $9.5 billion WELS now: Interactive Faith online Bible Study – Isaiah: God confronts and comforts his people – Pastor Daniel Habben from St. John’s, Antigua leads the study on Wednesday's now through February 7 at 6 pm and 8 pm (central). Mark your calendars for WELS Education, Technology, and Leadership Summit – June 25-27, 2019 at Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI – Sign up for information Picks of the week: Loom Fiverr Sallie’s experience – from photo to final logo Fontello Learn about SVGs Ministry resources: MathCounts – Middle-school Math competition, club and video competition Problem of the week YouTube channel Community feedback: Daily video devotions from Peace in North Mankato, MN are reaching 2,000+ subscribers. tune in on Facebook (facebook.com/PeaceDevotions) or at peacedevotions.com. Featured video: This week’s WELSTech double feature kicks off with a sample instructional video from our Ministry Resource discussion – MathCounts Mini #77 – More Counting Using Cases. And, new on the WELSTech Vimeo “Likes” List is WELS Year in Review. Coming up on WELSTech: Episode 535 – The February WELSTech focus on training volunteers kicks off with a discussion of worship projection and an interview with Kristen Tetteh from Proclaim software. Release date: Thursday, February 8. Get involved: Add a comment Send us an e-mail welstech@wels.net Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation Follow us on Twitter – welstech, mspriggs and salliedraper Share with the Diigo group welstech Join the WELSTech community: WELSTech Google Group WELSTech on Facebook WELSTech on Google+ WELSTech on Pinterest WELSTech on Instagram

Join this week’s WELSTech for a lively discussion almost all of us “techies” can relate to…providing tech support for friends and family. We walk through several tips and best practices that will make your next “support call” a pleasant one for all involved. Additional discussion includes a discussion of upcoming concerts, graduation, and assignment events at synod schools, multi-media options for your entertainment and a church copyright ministry resource. The discussion: Dedicated to WELSTech Moms – Martin and Sallie explore various hardware and software support tactics which are helpful for supporting family and friends, especially from a distance. Secret weapons include using cell phones or tablets to snap a photo of the problem and keeping solutions simple! BackBlaze Windows Defender McAfee Norton TeamViewer join.me Messages for Mac LastPass 1Password Countdown to episode 500: Revisit year 5 (2012) of WELSTech, episodes 217 to 268. The top picks of the year included long-standing favorites Raspberry Pi, MathCounts, PicMonkey, Camtasia Studio, Google 2-Step Verification, and Google Hangouts. News in tech: Amazon’s new Echo Look has a built-in camera for style selfies WELS now: Synod Schools wrap up the school year with graduation and assignment events. Visit their sites for live streaming links: Martin Luther College Commencement Concerts – Friday, May 12 – 4:00 & 7:30 pm Graduation – Saturday, May 13 – 10:00 am Assignments – Saturday, May 13 – 2:30 pm Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Vicar Assignment – Tuesday, May 16 – 7:00 pm Graduate Assignment – Thursday, May 18 – 10:00 am Commencement Concert – Thursday, May 18 – 7:00 pm Graduation – Friday, May 19 – 10:00 am Luther Preparatory School Commencement Concert – Friday, May 19 – 7:00 pm Graduation – Saturday, May 20 – 10:00 am Michigan Lutheran Seminary Commencement Concert – Friday, May 26 Graduation – Saturday, May 27 Picks of the week: Stuff You Missed in History Class – iTunes | Stitcher Hidden Figures Ministry resources: Church Copyright Featured video: The newest addition on the WELSTech Product Demos YouTube playlist is LastPass 101: Meet the Browser Extension. Coming up on WELSTech: Episode 496 – Next week we wrap up the Social Media for Ministry series with a look at some social media superstars and an interview with Pastor James Aderman. Release date: Wednesday, May 10. Get involved: Add a comment Send us an e-mail welstech@wels.net Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.gapps.wels.net Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation Follow us on Twitter – welstech, mspriggs and salliedraper Share with the Diigo group welstech Join the WELSTech community: WELSTech Google Group WELSTech on Facebook WELSTech on Google+ WELSTech on Pinterest WELSTech on Instagram

Lou DiGioia is the executive director of MATHCOUNTS, the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to extracurricular middle school mathematics. Lou and I discuss a number of MATHCOUNTS programs, including the recent National Competition, the National Math Club, and the Math Video Challenge. We discuss who the programs serve, and so much more. And, we do this all with a ton of infectious enthusiasm.

Don’t miss this last WELSTech Podcast of 2013 as Martin and Sallie review the entire year of WELSTech content and share some of their favorite moments. From Pinterest to Bread for Beggars, The Shallows to new smartphones, WELSTech Camp to MathCounts and healthy doses of Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks to boot, the past year didn’t disappoint in terms of tech-in-ministry progress. The discussion: What a year – Martin and Sallie look back at 2013, a very full year of WELSTech goodness including memorable interviews, new tech-enhanced ministry efforts, outstanding picks, reviews and episodes and face-to-face meetings with members of the WELSTech community. There were even cupcakes as we celebrated the 300th WELSTech episode. Join us for a trip down memory lane! (2:30) Favorite events WELSTech Camp Distance Technology & Outreach Google Summit (8:15) New and notable WELS tech-in-ministry WELS Google School community on Google+ Bread For Beggars Canaan Bound Podcast WELSTech Hall-of-Famer Rob Guenther’s Self-Publishing WELSTech eBook – Church & School Website Content Resources (15:55) Favorite episodes 300 – And Many More 294 – Google Summit Special Edition 295 – I Came, I Saw, I Googled 271 – Pinterest, Finally Book Series … Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing To Our Brains by Nicholas Carr (19:19) Picks of the year MathCounts Minis Pocketcast Doodle JBL Charge Make Use Of Monoprice DIY Church Photo Game Flipboard Holy Hen House Miro (38:30) Notable reviews I’m a 5s-er Moto X Review (42:10) Favorite interviews Google Summit Presenters – Molly Schroeder, Ben Friesen and David Chan Anybody not in the “lower 48” Missionary Brad Wordell Pastor Rob Guenther Staff Minister Erik Landwehr Missionary Mike Hartmann Dave Tess Corissa Nelson Coming up on WELSTech: (49:25) Episode 323 – Join Martin and Sallie as we start year 7 of the WELSTech Podcast with a look ahead at WELSTech in 2014. (Release date – 01/07/14) Music download: (49:49) We continue to celebrate the Christmas season with a free music download from CrossWalk (YouTube | iTunes) – He Is The Life Get involved: Add a comment Send us an e-mail welstech@wels.net Leave us a voice mail 405-FOR-WELS (405-367-9357) Add to the WELSTech wiki welstechwiki.wels.net Contribute to the #WELSTech Twitter conversation Follow us on Twitter – welstech, mspriggs and salliedraper Share with the Diigo group welstech Join the WELSTech community: WELSTech listserve WELSTech on Facebook WELSTech on Google+ WELSTech on Pinterest

Patrick Vennebush, National Project Manager, NCTM, manages online projects for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is the author or, MATH JOKES 4 MATHY FOLKS. He is also a volunteer who writes questions for MATHCOUNTS, a middle school math coaching and competition program. He’s also a very funny mathematician comedian! Today, on Teacher Talk Radio, Patrick and Teacher Jen will be talking about how to teachers can prepare themselves, their classrooms and their students for a fun and exciting experience in Math. Math shouldn’t be a dreadful and boring experience! Tune in as Patrick Vennebush shares ideas you can make your very own!

Patrick Vennebush, National Project Manager, NCTM, manages online projects for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He is the author or, MATH JOKES 4 MATHY FOLKS. He is also a volunteer who writes questions for MATHCOUNTS, a middle school math coaching and competition program. He’s also a very funny mathematician comedian! Today, on Teacher Talk Radio, Patrick and Teacher Jen will be talking about how to teachers can prepare themselves, their classrooms and their students for a fun and exciting experience in Math. Math shouldn’t be a dreadful and boring experience! Tune in as Patrick Vennebush shares ideas you can make your very own!