All About ACCESS

I recently visited the ACCESS lab via Daphne High School. I met with the ACCESS director of the school, Mr. Joe Rohe. Aside from the astounding technology his presence made the experience even more enjoyable. There were no students in the class at the time of my visit therefore all insight came directly from the instructor.
For the most part, our conversation consisted of the negative reaction so far with this program. It very well could be a useful teaching tool if not for the many bugs. He mentioned an interaction with a classroom in Selma Al. and how they were unable to interact consistently. The problems were due to numerous variables. From lack of information to the offset of class schedule differentiation it just did not work. The information was relayed post publishing instead of direct Internet contact.
Mr. Rohe also mentioned the application of ACCESS to all Alabama schools in 2009. He believes that this sudden insertion will cause turmoil due to the number of students who are required to interact with ACCESS and the amount that schools can actually accommodate.
Although ACCESS seems to be a slow starter, at least in Baldwin County, it may be progressing much better in other areas. ACCESS can and will be a valuable tool incorporated into the school system. By the time I enter the classroom hopefully ACCESS will have whip lashed into promising production and education. ACCESS offers the student and teacher to learn more than available to them in the remote classroom. I plan to engage ACCESS as soon as possible, not just for the educational value but the fact that it is phenomenally interesting. My students will hopefully be able to go anywhere and learn anything with the power of technology.