This is a picture from my wedding.
- March 10, 2007
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The Fischbowl Power Point
I thought the Fischbowl power point presentation was very informative. It told many interesting facts that are designed to make viewers reexamine today's education. It used many examples that made me question whether today's children are being prepared for what the future holds. It also points out that America is not exactly what it may seem. We have always been taught that America is the most powerful and educated country in the world, but according to this presentation that is an untrue statement.
There were many examples used in the presentation that jumped out at me such as the slide that said if Myspace were a country it would be the eighth largest in the world. There was a slide that also stated that most countries speak English as their second language. I felt that it was trying to say that America is the only country where most people do not speak a second language. It expressed that China will soon speak more English than America. It states that the U.S. has less college graduates that other countries. I thought this powerpoint would be something that could be shown at schools across America to give educators the incentive to work harder and take America's "future" more seriously.
There were many examples used in the presentation that jumped out at me such as the slide that said if Myspace were a country it would be the eighth largest in the world. There was a slide that also stated that most countries speak English as their second language. I felt that it was trying to say that America is the only country where most people do not speak a second language. It expressed that China will soon speak more English than America. It states that the U.S. has less college graduates that other countries. I thought this powerpoint would be something that could be shown at schools across America to give educators the incentive to work harder and take America's "future" more seriously.
ACCESS
Access is a Distance Learning program that is called Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide. It is very similar to the ALEX Distance Learning. Access is for high schools that do not offer a wide variety of courses such as Advanced Placement courses or more interesting electives. ACCESS was introduced in 2004. This program also allows the teachers to partake in video conferencing with other classrooms. ACCESS uses advanced technology to help all students become equally successful.
I think ACCESS is a very rewarding program and I hope to one day get the chance to become apart of something like it. I like the ACCESS plan that states all students will be offered an equal learning experience. Many schools do not have high quality technology and ACCESS is something that can assist in those areas making schools much more enjoyable.
I think ACCESS is a very rewarding program and I hope to one day get the chance to become apart of something like it. I like the ACCESS plan that states all students will be offered an equal learning experience. Many schools do not have high quality technology and ACCESS is something that can assist in those areas making schools much more enjoyable.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
ALEX
The Alabama Leaning Exchange website offers many tips for teachers of all grades. It supplies a variety of learning techniques such as distance learning, lesson plans, and classroom activity ideas. The Distance Learning section will help teachers pin point what areas there students may need assistance in. This is a place where students can engage in areas that may be limited in there school. This may include interactive video conferences with other classrooms or courses with two-way audio and video. Alex also provides a virtual library that would be very beneficial to any classroom. Another thing that is really great about Alex is that it keeps teachers updated on the current grant programs.
I think Alex is a really great program and it will definitely be useful to me as a future educator. I thought the Distance Learning section was the most interesting area. I think as a teacher it would be wise to share Alex with the parents of my future students as well so that they can make use of it in their homes. I felt that this website was not primarily just for teachers. It is for anyone that is willing to become more educated.
I think Alex is a really great program and it will definitely be useful to me as a future educator. I thought the Distance Learning section was the most interesting area. I think as a teacher it would be wise to share Alex with the parents of my future students as well so that they can make use of it in their homes. I felt that this website was not primarily just for teachers. It is for anyone that is willing to become more educated.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Blog due Jan 18
If you have not already read my about me, then you probably want know that I am majoring in Elementary Education. Hopefully, I will graduate in May 2011. I transferred to South from Southern Miss last year. I am orginally from Lucedale, MS but I moved to Hurley, MS about a year ago with my husband Kyle. We have been married almost 2 years. We have a sweet baby boy named Manning who is 8 mos old. He is so much fun! I enjoy spending my time with family & friends. I love music.. especially country. My favorite tv show is Desperate Housewives. I love anything to do with food lol whether it's going out to eat or cooking at home... but I hate cleaning! If you would like to know anything else just leave a comment! :-)
Monday, January 12, 2009
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