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“New media's not very old, hence the word new, so we don't know a lot of things about new media and by the time you've taught it it's probably out of date. I think it's much more beneficial to have an experiential lesson versus a classroom lesson in new media.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: "The Challenge of Teaching New Media", 2018
New media evolves quickly, making classroom instruction quickly outdated; experiential learning stays relevant.
In simple terms: Hands‑on experience beats static lessons for fast‑changing media.
Learn by doing.
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When to use this quote
- media workshops
- tech startups
- digital marketing
- continuous education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical project could replace a lecture?
- How do you ensure foundational knowledge?
Experiential methods may lack theoretical depth.