ACCESS

ACCESS is another program used in the Alabama Department of Education for enhancing education through technology. As I stated earlier, technology is the number one tool used by many organizations for expansion and advertisement. If we want our students to be able to compete globally, we must continue to invest in programs like ALEX and ACCESS. As the name implies, ACCESS allows classrooms statewide to connect with each other. The purpose is to share information through distance learning for advancing student achievement. According to the power point, this can be achieved through a strong infrastructure.

The power point presentation presented two modes of delivery. Course work can be taught through the web and videoconferencing. First, principals and guidance counselors must be professionally trained statewide. Secondly, preexisting IVC labs must be connected to state network systems. Thirdly, establish pilot sites to blend online and interactive videoconferencing. Students can benefit from both online and videoconferencing courses. IVC will provide additional teachers and allow teachers to grow professionally. Online learning will improve test scores and students will have easy access to lecture notes. If we continue to utilize this program our students will be able to compete globally.