CHEN YANG 20108021

1. The use of media In the classroom ------- CHEN YANG 20108021

2. Socia l networking service(SNS) A social networking service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, who, for example, share interests and/or activities. Social networking service and media have changed the world, let along the ways we learn something in the classroom. If I am a professor, the ways in which I would use the media in the classroom are as follows.

3. The use of media ∙ I will establishing a Facebook page for the class, just like Michael Prieler. Posting the course syllabus and assignments, sharing the teaching materials. In addition, I can give a notice in advance about the quizzes and homework. Students also can post, share and critique each other’s ideas. It will be a channel for communication between professors and students. ∙ Telling the e-mail address. Answer any question about the class that students put up through e-mail.

5. My opinion Many universities get started to use media in the classroom and the social media is having a significant impact on the education. In my opinion, it is necessary to use media in the classroom, especially in the information age. It is getting more important to know how to use media. If we use new media in the classroom, it may be a way to practice using media. It also can save us much time. It is more beneficial for students. The media helps struggling students better understand course material.