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Ways to Effectively Use New Technology in the Local Church. Robert Meade – GCI IT. Hardware. Mac vs PC Laptop vs desktop vs netbook Printers vs all-in-one Projectors vs big screen TV Audiovisual equipment (wireless mic change) Sermon Recording devices. Software. Office Suite @ Discount
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Ways to Effectively Use New Technology in the Local Church Robert Meade – GCI IT
Hardware • Mac vs PC • Laptop vs desktop vs netbook • Printers vs all-in-one • Projectors vs big screen TV • Audiovisual equipment (wireless mic change) • Sermon Recording devices
Software • Office Suite @ Discount • Publisher • Open Source on gci.org
Web Site • Free from GCI • Other free sources: • Ourchurch.com • Webnode.com • Via Blogger or WordPress • Paid Options: • Cloversites, ourchurch,
Podcasting • What it takes: • Recorder • Audacity freeware • Website w/RSS feed • Services: • Sermons.net • ChristianArchives.com
Web Services • Blogging • Video (Youtube) • Shared Calendars
Email Tips • Safe emailing • Outlook vs Gmail web • Don’t send large files – use services • YouSendIt express • Dropbox • “Zero inbox” • Mailing lists for your congregation
Contact Information • Robert Meade • Robert.Meade@gci.org • Pam Morgan • support@gci.org • 800-350-4466