RE: My Thoughts on SEC Season 20
I will start my comment with: I am not criticizing, and of course, I acknowledge the hard work and thought put into these courses.
I think, Steemit thrives as a platform where users engage in community-driven content, often focused on creative, personal, or niche topics. Courses on highly specialized subjects might not get the engagement they deserve on Steemit because users come to explore more practical, relatable, or entertaining content. While academic posts like those on hematology or anemia are valuable in an educational setting, they may not resonate with Steemit’s diverse audience. Content that is too technical or purely academic can feel out of place, especially when the platform’s appeal lies in more conversational or creative posts.
It's not that academic topics aren't suitable; it's about how the content is delivered. Again, I think that Steemit works best for content that sparks interaction and community engagement, and some academic posts might not hit that mark unless they're tailored to fit the platform's interactive and informal style...
That's of course my opinion and I can be 100 percent wrong!
Before writing this post, I had a good look at the homework posts and I did notice low engagement. So, you are right that educational content could mean less interaction.
Taking this development (lower interaction) into account, I raised the point of catering to diverse users of the platforms, hence the suggestion of a separate environment for education.
Just separate, not ditch it or make steem all about it. I think we need to choose a middle ground.
I'm positive about the success of these courses though. I'm sure there are ghost students who are benefiting from these courses, only they are not doing homework conventionally (It could very much be me).
Yes, something like this...
And also if we could make them a little less formal! The grading and all... But then again there must be a thought that went into it!