The internet and new media have made an impact on education. For years teachers have been able to post their syllabi and class notes on the internet and provide students with an opportunity to use discussion boards to interact. However, there is so much more that teachers can do to engage their students.
Full Sail University offers an Educational Media and Technology program where teachers learn how to use the internet and new media to engage their students and to move them to digital workspaces. Teachers in the program learn how to integrate technology into the curriculum. For example, teachers create blogs on which comments are required as part of the weekly assignments. Teachers in this program are considered to be active learners rather than passive learners; they have access to world-class teachers; there are no geographical limitations; teachers share ideas with people from all over the world; online tools are readily accessible including books and free software; research is readily available; and best of all teachers can receive their education from the comfort of their own home.
I've stated just a few of the ways that media has changed education. Please share your thoughts on how you think media has changed education.
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