Journal 1

e-Learning Programs Come in All shapes and sizes. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(2). Retrieved on October 10, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/SeptemberOctoberNo2/e_Learning_Programs_Come_in_All_Shapes_a.htm
e-Learning Program Come In All Shapes And Sizes is an article that demonstrates the positive impact that technology can bring to communities. When geographical barriers are a nightmare, technology becomes a great resource to bring education to areas that are difficult to reach. Yokun-Kuykuk District, Baltimore County Public Schools, and Arkansas Department of Education, have already implemented technology, virtual classrooms, online classes, video teleconfering and other advance equipment to provide students with opportunities and educational achievement. The approval and success of the of this new academic approach is such that A.P courses like AP Art History, AP Biology, AP French, AP Physics, among other courses, have been added to the program.

How can these new technology affect students?
Some students who are not very used to technology might be a little intimidated at the beginning,

How can this new academic approach benefit students?
Couple of semesters ago, I had to take a video teleconfering course. My professor taught from UC Irvine to CSUSM students. He was a great professor, sensitive to students needs, we were provided with a mentor, email, telephone numbers and other information that could assist us if we needed additional help. It was just like a regular classrooms, He was see us, ask questions, he knew our names, everything. When one the students had to talk to him after class, this was also possible. In situations were there is no geographical proximity, implementing this type of curriculum can be of great used to students, because they are still been provided with high quality education.