This video wants the U.S. school system to embrace the technology that is enveloping the world. The video makes a terrific point near the beginning by naming the statistics which made Great Britain the king of the 19th century. Yet now when one thinks of societies that are on the cutting edge of technological development neither Britain nor even the United States come to mind. Perhaps Japan, India, China, and to a larger extent the EU do. The literacy rate of Indian and Chinese college graduates is staggering and the video is simply pointing out that if the resources and technologies that are available today are not being readily utilized by our students then we are sorely preparing them for the challenges of the 21st century.
Thankfully the new administration recognizes that technology and science are not something to be feared but rather embraced. Visionary leaders can propel nations forward. What the video neglected to mention was who began to overcome Britain at the beginning of the 20th century. The United States under the brilliant leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Then one must remember who won the space race. The United States remembering the visionary leadership of President Kennedy. Once more as our nation begins to fall behind, we must look to bold leadership or in the next video it will be this country that is mocked in the introduction.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
ACCESS
ACCESS or the Alabama Connecting Classroom, Educators and Students Statewide can be found at the following location and is an additional tool that can be utilized by teachers and students. Teachers looking for ways to expand their teaching knowledge or that are simply looking for ways to better ways to motivate their students will find access to be a valuable teaching tool.
Students also will have much to gain from using the ACCESS website. Primarily, students are given access to online learning courses which cover everything from Mandarin Chinese to Algebra to nutrition and wellness. Many of these courses are at the advance placement level. This website is invaluable for students who would not otherwise have access to advance placement classes. All of these courses are taught by highly qualified and motivated teachers in Alabama.
Access is yet another example of the school system using all technology available to ensure that students are given access to the resources they need to succeed in a 21st century society.
Students also will have much to gain from using the ACCESS website. Primarily, students are given access to online learning courses which cover everything from Mandarin Chinese to Algebra to nutrition and wellness. Many of these courses are at the advance placement level. This website is invaluable for students who would not otherwise have access to advance placement classes. All of these courses are taught by highly qualified and motivated teachers in Alabama.
Access is yet another example of the school system using all technology available to ensure that students are given access to the resources they need to succeed in a 21st century society.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
About ALEX
ALEX is the acronym for the Alabama Learning Exchange which is accessible at this website. It is meant to be used as a tool for both teachers and administors to improve both education and leadership. The website gives teachers access to lesson plans as well, providing valuable information in subjects ranging from Arts Education to Driver & Safety Traffic Education.
Essentially, ALEX is a learning hub that provides students, teachers, and administrators with the tools necessary to further improve their learning, educating, or administrating experience. While the ALEX website focuses on the administrative portion of the education system, it still provides students with links to a variety of sources to further their education as well.
I feel that ALEX will provide me with substantial assistance as a teacher particularly in the realm of the sample lesson plans and the teacher workspace which will allow me to better connect with teachers throughout the state. As a teacher I will plan on frequently utilizing the website.
Essentially, ALEX is a learning hub that provides students, teachers, and administrators with the tools necessary to further improve their learning, educating, or administrating experience. While the ALEX website focuses on the administrative portion of the education system, it still provides students with links to a variety of sources to further their education as well.
I feel that ALEX will provide me with substantial assistance as a teacher particularly in the realm of the sample lesson plans and the teacher workspace which will allow me to better connect with teachers throughout the state. As a teacher I will plan on frequently utilizing the website.
A few words about myself
Hi everyone, I thought I would take this opportunity to share a little bit about myself. I am going on my 7th year at South, I graduated with a degree in History in May of 2007. I started the graduate program in History in the fall of 2007 but by the spring of 2008 I knew that the program was not for me.
As you can tell by my picture I am a big political junkie. After finishing up in the spring I spent the summer working for the Obama campaign in Virginia where I had the opportunity to meet and work with a lot of terrific people. It was an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience.
After I returned in the fall I worked for a while before finally deciding to pursue my teaching degree this spring. I am pursuing a degree in secondary education with a focus on social science/history. If all goes to plan I hope to graduate in Spring 2010.
As you can tell by my picture I am a big political junkie. After finishing up in the spring I spent the summer working for the Obama campaign in Virginia where I had the opportunity to meet and work with a lot of terrific people. It was an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience.
After I returned in the fall I worked for a while before finally deciding to pursue my teaching degree this spring. I am pursuing a degree in secondary education with a focus on social science/history. If all goes to plan I hope to graduate in Spring 2010.
Monday, January 12, 2009
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