Sunday, January 25, 2009

Report: ALEX

Technology is the tool organizations and institutions use to stay competitive on a state, national, and global level. After reviewing the information on the web site about ALEX, I found it to be an impressive tool for teachers. ALEX is a technology resource for teachers on professional development. Because of NCLB (No Child Left Behind), all school districts must meet certain standards. ALEX will help administrators, principals and teachers meet state and federal regulations. It will also help make learning enjoyable and illuminate or enhance the thoughts of students.

Some of the unique resources include course studies, lesson plans, web-links, professional learning and distance learning. The course studies are design to help school districts meet yearly progress (AYP). The lessons plans will help guide new and veteran teachers; the curriculum will be homogenous across the state of Alabama. Also, if a student should transfer to another school or district, they will not fall behind in the curriculum. The professional lessons focus strictly of developing strong leadership in our school system. I am an Instructional Paraprofessional for the Mobile County Public School System, ALEX will be a good resource for me to use in small group intervention. Technology is the channel for educational advancement.

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