Professor Sells Lectures Online

[jason]

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“Students at NCSU have the option of purchasing the lectures of a professor online. The Professor did this as a way to help those that missed class, didn’t take good notes, or from another country and have trouble understanding an English speaking Professor. The reactions on campus were mixed among the students as some saw it as a great way to keep up with things should real life interfere and others see it as something to pay for on top of the tuition cost at the university.

Each one cost $2.50 for the entire lecture. Some students feel it should be free or cost less. The professor brings up a point that doing this takes extra effort and it’s only fair that they should have to pay for that extra time and effort needed to put the lectures online for sale such as editing, recording equipment, etc. No one is forced to purchase the lectures, they are only an additional option that students will have.

Quote Dr. Schrag “Your tuition buys you access to the lectures in the classroom. If you want to hear one again, you can buy it. I guess you could see the service as a safety net designed to help the students get the content when life gets in the way of their getting to class.”

Any thoughts on this one?

Comments

I disagree!

[freshtah.livejournal.com]

So who gets the money-the professor or the school? If the professor gets it, it is a good way to add money to his or her income. Personally, i believe that it should be free because it is just another tool for learning. Professors should try to help students learn the material as much as they can. I know it is University and usually professors don't care what you do but if you are a teacher, it's your job.

Re: I disagree!

[complicittheory.livejournal.com]

You are allowed to disagree! The issues are varied and complex, but I'm just happy that people are thinking about it.

Re: I disagree!

[freshtah.livejournal.com]

I thought the topic was really interesting. May be i should get some marks for thinking about it. Just a thought!

Re: I disagree!

[complicittheory.livejournal.com]

think so?

Re: I disagree!

[freshtah.livejournal.com]

YES!