New media are forms of media that are native to computers. It can be useful in many circumstances and is definitely effective if incorporated into education. College students today have much more knowledge and access to the internet and various computer software than their parents did. However, many professors have yet to use these new media to their advantages.
For example, I would advise all Baruch professors to set up a blog or discussion website on sites like blogger.com, reddit.com, and wordpress.com. On these websites, the professor may post their class contents such as the syllabus and course documents. Since these websites allow viewers to comment, like, and share posts it becomes much easier for bigger classes to interact with one another. Oftentimes, students have questions about assignments, due dates, and grading. Most Baruch professors ask the students to email them or attend office hours. However, emails may have slow response times and office hours may conflict with the students' schedule. With discussion websites like reddit.com, a student may post his/her questions in a thread and allow other students or the professor themselves to answer it. Other students with the same questions may view these threads and resolve their problems.
I would also advise Baruch's student government to set up virtual reality and record school activities. Since club hours only occur from 12:40 PM - 2:20 PM on Thursdays and college sports games are usually played at night, many students are unable to attend these events. By incorporating virtual reality into the school campus, students may experience school spirit and activities anywhere at anytime. It would be a great way to get students more involved rather than just going to class, work, and home every day.
For example, I would advise all Baruch professors to set up a blog or discussion website on sites like blogger.com, reddit.com, and wordpress.com. On these websites, the professor may post their class contents such as the syllabus and course documents. Since these websites allow viewers to comment, like, and share posts it becomes much easier for bigger classes to interact with one another. Oftentimes, students have questions about assignments, due dates, and grading. Most Baruch professors ask the students to email them or attend office hours. However, emails may have slow response times and office hours may conflict with the students' schedule. With discussion websites like reddit.com, a student may post his/her questions in a thread and allow other students or the professor themselves to answer it. Other students with the same questions may view these threads and resolve their problems.
I would also advise Baruch's student government to set up virtual reality and record school activities. Since club hours only occur from 12:40 PM - 2:20 PM on Thursdays and college sports games are usually played at night, many students are unable to attend these events. By incorporating virtual reality into the school campus, students may experience school spirit and activities anywhere at anytime. It would be a great way to get students more involved rather than just going to class, work, and home every day.
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