Pod Casting

Pod casting is a new technology that uses itunes. You can listen and record information through Pod casting. Also it allows the information to be shared among others. This can be beneficial in the class room because teachers can share information with other teachers. Also students can use it to access more information. Pod casting is another example of how technology is expanding the resources to obtaining more knowledge.

Alabama's Virtual Library

Alabama's Virtual Library is a great online source for students of all ages to access all different types of information. This website has links to many different websites that are great for research. It also has books online, newspaper articles, EBSCO, and many more. These websites are great in finding useful information.
I think AVL would be a great website to use in the classroom. Its informative and has links to credible sources. It is also an easy way to locate the information that you need.

Sullivan's Presentation

The presentation was very informative. He gave the class information about the different technology that is avaible to help people that are leaglly blind. This technology will help people who are leagally blind be more independant.

Google Thinking Assignment

In the article Bill Thompson is arguing that the internet is changing the way that our brain woks. He makes many compelling arguments. However, the internet has helped people further their education. Its also a great way to know whats going on in the world.

Power Point Presentation

ALEX

ALEX is an Internet website that is available to teachers. ALEX provides a number of resources that will be helpful to teachers in the classroom. One of the programs that ALEX provides are different kinds of web links. These web links can be used to find out different kinds of information in all the major subjects. Some of the links offer information in dealing with problems in the classroom and new ideas on how to make class material more engaging. There are also lesson plans that teachers can access to get ideas to use in their classroom. Teachers can also communicate with other teachers through this website. ALEX holds a lot of useful information to teachers.
ALEX can be very helpful in the classroom. The information at this website can by very valuable to a teacher. If a teacher is trying to come up with new ways to engage the classroom, the teacher can access someonelse's lesson plans and get ides from that. Or if a teacher has a student with special needs that teacher can get ideas on ALEX on how to engage that student. ALEX is a great resource for teachers.

ACCESS

There is a new Internet based program called ACCESS that is being offered to high school students. The objective of ACCESS is to provide upper level courses that are not offered in school. ACCESS are for the students who wish to further their education. Also ACCESS offers dual enrollment classes and advanced diploma courses. Not only does it help students but also provides teachers with additional tools to use in the class room.
It is clear that ACCESS has its advantages and will benefit the students in a positive way. In my opinion the computer program is a great tool to offer students who are motivated to learn. It is also a great way for students to prepare for college. Also ACCESS also provides learning tools that will enhanced the learning process within the classrooms.