When the world is constantly improving and technology is advancing such as new media, it is no surprise that we must keep up with it all to stay relevant. Baruch College could really utilize new media with its courses to improve student learning. Ways that Baruch can do so is by incorporating blogging and posting blog posts as a means of getting a discussion going even outside the classroom. With over 100 students in some classes, it may be easier for students to communicate and get their voices heard.
Although we have Blackboard as a means of communications between students and professors as well as students among students, it isn't as efficient. The average user does not check Blackboard on a daily basis or even weekly as much as they check their social networks. Potentially creating Facebook groups for courses can encourage class participation and interaction. Facebook is a networking site that many people are comfortable with using and by getting ease of access to it will increase student engagement.
Another suggestion would be to use YouTube, which is a very popular video sharing site. Professors can create a private profile on YouTube and upload and lectures that students may have missed or would like to study for the exam. YouTube has an easy interface that students love to go on and watch videos, it would be very convenient for them.
I agree with you - blackboard is not fully used, we (students) could benefit on it much more, for instance by adding an option were we could chat with other students.
ReplyDeleteYouTube - there are actually a few professors who do that, for instance my Microeconomics professor. I can't even express how useful it is!