Podcast Reflection #8: Tech Chick Tips “Happy New Year!”

This episode of the Tech Chicks Tips was really helpful, because they offered suggestions for resources to use in the New Year (2011). One of the things that they brought up was the plethora of free calendars and planner available online. This is definitely something that teachers should take advantage of – no need to go out and buy such items when you can get them at no cost! The Tech Chicks also talked about Tagxedo, which is a program that we explored in DED 318. It seems that they prefer Wordle, but do like the many different shapes and layout designs offered in Tagxedo. They also commented on how these types of programs are fun and promote working together. I agree with the Tech Chicks that programs such as Tagxedo and other special online resources are truly transforming education. They made the comment that learning is becoming more customized, and I would most definitely agree with this statement. However, I think that this is extremely beneficial. We as teachers can help find tools that will assist our students in the most meaningful ways and find programs that will specifically target the special needs of our different students. I think that in the coming year, we learn about even more programs that will impact education technology, and I am looking forward to discovering what those programs will be.