Advice
If I were hired by Baruch to use new media to improve the college, I would make a way for them to track what classes were students waitlisting for the most. In this way, Baruch can make a list of classes that are in demand the most and add more seats or hire more professors. More students will then be able to take the classes they need and graduate on time. Also, I would recommend they should make a Baruch app for students to connect with their classmates and professors as well. On this app, there can be sections of classes and ways for students to check if their professor has taken their attendance. There can be charts for assignments and exams. I believe that there can be a better UI system on the app then there is on Blackboard. Students in Baruch can make a club and make ways to improving the app and sending out updates.
Hello Shelly,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a very interesing idea of being able to track the classes that are in high demand. I have had so many classes fill up too quick or classes being cancelled because there are no professors available to teach the class. I had to change up my schedule countless times despite being completely prepared prior to picking classes. It can be handled more efficiently and keeping track of which class has the most demand and hiring more qualified professors to teach those classes would be a step in the right direction. In addition, a Baruch app idea where students can connect with each other is great as well. Students in Baruch tend to be very disconnected with each other because it is a commute school. Students either go to work or go home right after class. There is no sense of community so this app can bring every student together to create a positive learning environment. Also, this can help students and professors build relationships. We've all had professors who never respond when we send them something through email or blackboard. With this app idea professors are immediately notified and can respond quickly which will put many student's minds at ease. Having a club feature in Blackboard is also a great idea. Students can obtain information of where to meet and it can constantly be updated unlike Baruch's website. Having students collaborate and make improvements can be very beneficial for the school as a whole.