Thursday, August 28, 2008

ALEX

(ALEX) : Alabama Learning Exchange offers a database to aid teachers in sharing and acquiring information according to their needs. Educators can create and view lesson plans to apply with the chosen course.Teachers can also create their own personal account with ALEX to store and share information. The website is substantially useful for aid in adaptation of technological advances.Teachers can also interact with (ACCESS) "Alabama Connecting Classroom, Educators and Students Statewide" Which allows options for students and teachers that may not be available in your school. Furthermore, you can locate other websites for information regarding teaching approaches, tools, and recent news of your choice. In closing, (ALEX) provides endless possibilities for rapidly changing education technologies and curriculum statewide.(ALEX) will be a highly valuable source for information in my classroom. From finding other options, approaches, and success of the applications. Technology will continue to take its stand in the classroom, especially when I begin my career. (ALEX) is a vital support group that can aid in answering my questions and trouble shooting problems. The system also offers my students with endless possibilities to reach their highest potential, which I shall seek in all future students.

ACCESS

(ACCESS) Alabama Connecting Classrooms Educators and Students Statewide is a web based structure created by the Alabama Department of Education. The system allows high school students to enroll in (AP) Advanced Placement courses, electives, and other courses not available to them at their current school.This allows student to reach the desired goal without leaving the classroom.
The (ACCESS) program broke ground in November of 2004. The program was set out to raise the bar of education in the state of Alabama. With support from several universities and numerous teachers (ACCESS) proclaimed itself as a useful knowledgeable system. At last, students can experience a whole new realm of educating through technology.
(ACCESS) would serve as a tremendously useful tool in my classroom. Students with potential for Advanced Placement as well as students wanting to learn more now have that option. I want my students to explore and enjoy the learning experience to their potential. With (ACCESS) the possibilities are exponential!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

This Is Chris

My name is Christopher William Borchardt. I have been a resident of Foley, Alabama for twenty six years. I enjoy running, soccer, fishing, and family. Recently this summer I had the great idea of returning to school, after a prolonged vacation. I chose the University of South Alabama for one reason... Its a great school! Education runs in my blood. Everyone in my immediate family are teachers, so that shall be my desired path also. I love to teach and I want to inspire my students in a way that they love to learn. My major is secondary science and I am aiming for Biology. I wish everyone in this class success in this exciting field of education.