One of the main aspects of new media is the interaction it encompasses. Web 2.0 can be used by a college of Baruch stature to further improve the college experience of current students. It can also be used as a means of attracting prospective students to the college.
Baruch has entered the world of online classes, wikis, and other collaborative items built into those media. It has been a success so far since the quality is impressive. There are ways in which I think Baruch can improve its use of new media. The college has a great website, but there is room for a greater integration of student comments and advice. I would suggest a new section for collaboration where current students can post their comments on issues and suggestions for improvement of the college. This service can also be used as an information tool for prospective students especially current high school seniors. A direct link to current students can be the best and most helpful way of answering questions that they would have.
Twitter and facebook have seen an extraordinary rise in membership and usage. These services can be used to send messages and alerts to current students. CUNY has an alert system, but my guess is that more students will join the facebook or twitter notification group of Baruch than that currently enrolled in the service provided by CUNY.
These are some of the ways that I think Baruch can use new media. A wonderful consequence of new media is that many new ideas have come from the users and ended up being integrated into new media services.
I agree that Baruch can improve our homepage in terms of formats and designs. It will also be great to input comment/advice sections for the students to interact with advisers or even faculties.
ReplyDeleteI think many student have one of new media such as Facebook, Twitter, or Myspace at least. (Even E-mail, a smart phone...) Baruch should use one of these new media to alert any urgent events to students. CUNY Alert system is not enough.
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