Google Thinking Assignment

I think that the google article is just ridiculous. I do not think that the internet is messing with our brains. Yes, it might be a little addictive, but it is necessary in some cases.

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ALEX (Alabama Learning Exchange)

The Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) is a wonderful tool for all teahers to use. It gives teachers access to different kinds of lesson plans for all grade levels in various subjects. Teachers can also post lesson plans and web links for other teachers to gain access to. There is also a support system so that teacher are able to interact with each other and give each other ideas. The courses of study range from English Language Arts to Driver and Traffic Safety Education, which gives access to elementary teachers to high school teachers.

I think that ALEX is a wonderful tool for all teachers. I gives them access to various resources and allows them to share their ideas to teachers across the world. Teachers can always have a back up plan while using ALEX because the materials that they need are on the web site, ready for them to access them.

ACCESS

ACCESS is a program that enables students to gain access to many courses that are not available at their local area high school via technology. These courses make it able for students to have the most highly qualified teachers so that their learning experiences may be as easy as possible. Students are also able to interact with other students so that they can have a complete classroom experience. ACCESS also allows courses to be offered online and the courses have lab simulations that the students are able to repeat so they are able to gain understanding.

Personally, I think that ACCESS is a good idea. I like the fact that students are able to learn through technology. Its good that students can interact with both the teacher and the student so that they can have the full classroom experience. However, I don't quite agree with the online courses because if the student has a question he/she is not able to ask their teacher for help. I wish that ACCESS was available when I was in high school so that I could have taken some of the courses that I wanted to take.