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I think I will be using ALEX a lot when I begin teaching. It’s such a huge database and it has a lot of information that would be useful for a first time teacher. The site has sample lesson plans and objectives for almost every class imaginable. Teachers can create an account for themselves and then build lesson plans online instead of writing everything down on paper. These lesson plans are easily altered and can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection. There is also a section devoted to professional development which has information on various learning initiatives going on in the state such as Technology in Motion. Technology in Motion was designed to help teachers use technology more effectively in the classroom and can be accessed through the ALEX site.
What I like most about ALEX is that it allows teachers to communicate and share opinions and strategies for teaching. For example there is an area where they can review books used in the classroom. When educators from all around the state are able to share their experiences and ideas as well as have access to an immense database of information students can only benefit. Through their teachers they will be exposed to new ideas and methods of communication thus keeping the classroom a dynamic space instead of a static one. I like the idea of having such a wealth of information at my fingertips which is why I believe I will end up with ALEX booked as one of my favorites for at least my first year of teaching.

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Hi! My name is Maegan St. Amant and I'm here at South because I want to be a secondary English/literature teacher. I have always loved books and the last time I counted I had over 200! There is hardly room in my little apartment for me and my two cats with all of them! I also love history and art, although I can't even draw a stick figure to save my life, and my dream vacation would be to travel to all the great museums of the world. I'm going to be at South Alabama for a few years because I want to get my masters degree right after I finish this one.