Did You Know/Shift Happens Video

The video "Did You Know/Shift Happens" focuses on how dependent the world has become on the use of computers. Children are introduced to computers when they are babies, and many know how to surf the Internet or play games before they start kindergarten. The use of computers in the business world is rapidly growing. Knowledge of computers is essential to kids becoming successful adults.
This video was very educating. Each one of us uses computers in some way, but we do not take the time to really think about how dependent the world has become on the use of computers. This video offers evidence to the growing use/dependence. In my opinion, this video was a little frightening. We are becoming so dependent that when a computer system fails, we do not know how to function any other way. At the same time, I am amazed that I can communicate with someone on the other side of the world in a matter of seconds.

ACCESS

ACCESS, which stands for Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide, is a program offered at many schools. This program enables students to take advanced courses that are not offered at their school. There is interaction between the student and the teacher/class where the course is actually being taught. Teachers who teach must be highly qualified. Parents are welcome to go online and learn about ACCESS. Presentations and brochures can be found online, explaining the program as well as other special topics. The powerpoint presentation offers more information about the program and what teachers and students can expect.
This is an excellent program that allows students to advance when advancement is not offered at their school. For students who need a challenge, this is a great way to expand their knowledge. The school in my county offers certain distance learning classes as a way for them to take classes not offered at the school. This is a great way for teachers to meet new students, as well as, a way for students to meet new teachers. I plan to teach younger children, and I hope that this will be available for us as well.

ALEX

ALEX, which stands for Alabama Learning Exchange, is an excellent website where educational information is shared by teachers. This website can be used to obtain resources to aid teachers in the classroom. There are lesson plans available for different courses and grade levels. Class activities can be found for the different courses. The Alabama Virtual Library can be accessed through ALEX, as well as the distance learning program, which is called ACCESS. There are numerous student/teacher links to search for other useful information.
This website will help me tremendously in my classroom. As a teacher, I can use this website to store my information as well as gain ideas from other teachers that will help in my teaching. I can monitor how other teachers are presenting the information in case my way is less effective. There as many resources available on this website and it will be an advantage for me to use it.

Just A Little About Me

I am a 35 year old wife and mother. I have been married for 14 years and I have a 17 year old stepson, a 12 year old daughter and a 9 year old son. My family keeps me very busy. My stepson is playing high school football and my daughter is a Jr High cheerleader. My 9 year old is playing soccer. If we are not at a school function, we are at a church function so there is never a dull moment at my house.

Most of my interests involve my husband and children. I don't have a lot of time just for me because I am always busy running kids or helping my husband with projects. When I do get time for me, I enjoy reading.

I graduated from USA in 2005 with a degree in AIS. I chose this degree because at the time I was going to be a stay at home mother. Since then, my husband has decided to change careers. He is a paramedic and is currently in RN school. He hopes to go to CRNA school when he gets his RN but to do that he can't work so someone is going to have to support the family. That will be me! I substitute teach and love it, so I decided to come back and get my teaching degree.

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Hey everyone. I think this class is going to be a lot of fun. I did not realize you could do all this stuff on google. I am a wife and mother so I don't have free time to sit at the computer and explore often.