ACCESS

ACCESS Distant Learning (Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide) is an education initiative of the Alabama Department of Education). It provides opportunities and options for Alabama public high school students to engage in Advanced Placement (AP), elective, and other courses to which they may not otherwise have access. It was implemented by Gov. Bob Riley and State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Joseph B. Morton. It was implemented to serve as a tool to further learning options.
It provides access to high quality instruction and coursework. The students will still have the benefit of having a certified teacher to help them along. The internet-based courses use the latest interactive instructional models. It allows all students to get the same kind of education through technology. I think most students would prefer these kind of courses that are available online. I think it was a good idea for the State to fund something like this. It might encourage all students to strive for the distant learning available. Students are able to interact with real teachers for real courses and all through the internet. I think it will succeed throughout Alabama schools and maybe more.