Are You Sure You Know Enough About Technology?

Technology is an essential aspect of a college student’s life. Most people assume that the students of this generation come to college with a certain level of proficiency on technology. However, many seem to forget that such a skill set is an acquired trait and not that of a natural one. As a result, there is an occasional instance of miscommunication between professors and students. Unfortunately, Baruch students aren’t an exception to this situation. In the beginning of October, my English professor sent an announcement through Blackboard, CUNY’s virtual directory, saying that class would be cancelled that day. I ignored Blackboard at the time and I expected that such an announcement would have come through email. I came to class that day and learned my lesson. In a way, that is really what the college experience is about; learning how to adjust and adapt to a different type of life by being self-sufficient.
The article entitled “Technology and The College Generation” mentions what professors are trying to do to fix this issue. While their efforts are appreciated, they shouldn’t be doing this because it isn’t their responsibility. Students have an obligation to take the initiative to find the solution to this problem. If students are coddled all throughout their lives, they won’t be able to adapt to a life after school. Being in a safe environment like Baruch allows students to make the minor mistakes and learn the necessary skills they need for the future. If we didn’t have such institutions, the mistakes that could have been made would have held much deeper consequences.