Twitter, BlackBoard, or In-Class? Which discussion route would you prefer?
Well, the way that communication has evolved these days, I would argue that in a general sense, the method that is most instant and accessible will favor the majority of votes. So which is that? Definitely, Twitter.
Why not Blackboard? Well, let's walk through the login process. First you have to go on to www.cuny.edu and then click on the "Portal Login" option, and then the "BlackBoard 8 Direct" option, and then we have to type in a username and password, EVERYTIME. Not to mention, the only access to BlackBoard is through logging on from a physical computer. Now as I mentioned above, communication has evolved into forms that are accessible and instant. This login procedure and inability to access it through mobility deters many users from deeming it as an acceptable mode of communication.
What about physical, in-class discussions? While this means of communication may be the most effective and instant, the process of getting a group of individuals in the same room at the same time is the biggest challenge. Not to mention that many people nowadays truly fear the thought of public speaking. I believe this is due in part mostly to the fact that mobile communication has become such a major part of our daily lives.
People now have the option to communicate with each other no matter their location and also be able to have record of such conversation by simply applying a unique trending topic "#" symbol on Twitter. This instant and accessible form of communication has attracted hundreds of millions of users and will only grow as people find more uses for it (i.e. This Class!)
Why not Blackboard? Well, let's walk through the login process. First you have to go on to www.cuny.edu and then click on the "Portal Login" option, and then the "BlackBoard 8 Direct" option, and then we have to type in a username and password, EVERYTIME. Not to mention, the only access to BlackBoard is through logging on from a physical computer. Now as I mentioned above, communication has evolved into forms that are accessible and instant. This login procedure and inability to access it through mobility deters many users from deeming it as an acceptable mode of communication.
What about physical, in-class discussions? While this means of communication may be the most effective and instant, the process of getting a group of individuals in the same room at the same time is the biggest challenge. Not to mention that many people nowadays truly fear the thought of public speaking. I believe this is due in part mostly to the fact that mobile communication has become such a major part of our daily lives.
People now have the option to communicate with each other no matter their location and also be able to have record of such conversation by simply applying a unique trending topic "#" symbol on Twitter. This instant and accessible form of communication has attracted hundreds of millions of users and will only grow as people find more uses for it (i.e. This Class!)
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