Resources - Generational Divide

Worley, K. (2011). Educating college students of the net generation. Adult Learning, 22(3), 31-39. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.ufv.ca:2048/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=dcd142b9-1ffa-46e1-a643-f4dcfc5202b3%40sessionmgr4002&vid=3&hid=4113
Abstract:
The article discusses ways for educators to improve and enhance their teaching methods to be able to cater to the needs of the net generation. It mentions that it is important for faculty staffs to be technologically ready to meet the needs of a technologically advanced students. It states that educators must also understand the different attitudes, motivations and approaches to learning of the new generation in order to enhance their learning.

Gen Z & What does it mean in your classroom?
Fudin, Sarah. (2012).Gen Z & What does it mean in your classroom? inside USC Rossier [OnlineBlog] Retrieved from http://rossieronline.usc.edu/gen-z-what-does-it-mean-in-your-classroom-2/

Summary
“They believe they can do it all at the same time, but many mental health experts disagree. The California Teachers Association reports that John Raley of Harvard Medical School has coined the term “acquired attention deficit disorder” to describe the changes to the brain that are being induced by Gen Z’s use of technology, and there does seem to be some consensus among teachers that the attention span of this generation is more limited compared to previous ones” (para 3)

What Generational Diversity Means to e-Learning
Stearley, Sean (2008) What Generational Diversity Means to e-Learning.[Downloadable power point] Innovations in Learning, Brandon Hall (2008) Aetna. Retrieved from http://www.powershow.com/view1/bd6ed-ZDc1Z/What_Generational_Diversity_Means_to_eLearning_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
Five Generations:
  • “The Silent Generation” (born 1930-1945)
  • “The Early Baby Boomers” (born 1946-1954)
  • “The Late Baby Boomers” (born 1955-1964)
  • “Generation X” (born 1965-1976)
  • “Generation Y” (born 1977-1995)

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