I recently visited the ACCESS Lab at Monroe County High School, in Monroeville, AL. MCHS has been involved with ACCESS for about two or three years. The instructor is new so she is still in the learning stage as well as the students. Currently, there are two students using the ACCESS Lab, but that number changes each semester.
ACCESS is a great way for students to broaden their knowledge. Creative Writng, Advance and Marine Biology, Calculus, English Literature, Foreign Language, Psychology, and Web Design are some of the classes offered. Right now, MCHS connects with Charles Henderson High School in Troy and Pale City High School. The two students using ACCESS this semester are taking Latin. Students must be responsible and dedicated when taking these courses. Online courses require more discipline because, to some degree, the student is also the teacher.
The only problem the students have with the lab is when the server is down, they can not view their classes. The computers seem to be user friendly and are a fun way to learn.
Visiting the ACCESS Lab was very interesting. I substituted for the instructor last year and watched a student while they took Calculus. I thought it was neat to be able to see the classroom and the teacher as they were teaching. The interaction between the student and the teacher through the computer was amazing. I think that ACCESS is a great way for students to learn and for schools to connect. This program is helpful for schools, who have limited funding, to allow advancement for their students.
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