Baruch definitely uses new media tools for announcements, updates, and so on. New media can actually be incorporated into the class curriculum of many classes. Students often line up after class or have to wait for office hours to speak to a professor. To minimize the need to wait and meet face to face, Baruch should have a system for virtual meetings like Skype for professors and students. This will only occur during office hours so it can act as a substitute for in person meetings in office hours.
Aside from this, professors and their students can also chat online during this time. This eliminates the need for emails because emails take a while to go back and forth. Online chatting allows for instant exchanges between a professor and student. I think that this will be helpful to alot of students who would prefer to do this virtually instead of going in person during office hours.
I never thought about skipping a professor! But that sounds something that should be done!
ReplyDeleteI like this idea. It's especially useful for commuters who can't make office hours due to lack of time! It would be a whole new level of communication between students and their professors. Extremely beneficial for both.
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