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The Millennial Learner
1982-2002
Technology
Hispanic/Latin
Year
Minority
The Members
Characteristics
Generation X51 Million
Accept Diversity
Pragmatic/Practical
Self-reliant/individualistic
Reject rules
Killer Life
Mistrust Institutions
PC
Use Technology
Multitask
Latch-Key Kids
Friends-not Family
Millennials75 Million
Celebrate Diversity
Optimistic/Realistic
Self-inventive
Rewrite the Rules
Killer Lifestyle
Irrelevance of Institutions
Internet
Assume Technology
Multitask fast
Nurtured
Friends= Family
Make your class Multimedia
Be More relaxed
Make your teaching relevant
Explore new teaching methods
Generations
Silents
GENERATION X
MILLENNIALSBaby Boomers
Millennial
AmericanMinorities
34%30%
How are they different from other generations ?
Technology Formal and
Informal Learning
Mobile DevicesCell Phones
TestingInstant Messaging
FacebookTwitterBlogs
MySpaceEmailWikis
BlackboardMoodle
Video Games
Technology
Research
As-sign-ments
78%
94%
Tools
Setting
Millennial learner prefer a less formal environment to be
able to interact informally with the professor!!
Professors have to set boundaries with this type of learner using various technologies because these
learners are so needy….
The affects of the environment!!
Cognitive
Learning
References:
Knezek,G. & Christensen, R. & Wing Lai, K. 2011. TWG2: Student Technology Experiences. Retrieved from http://www.edusummit.nl/fileadmin/contentelementen/kennisnet/EDUSummIT/Documenten/2011/2_EDUsummIT_2011_Student_Technology_Expriences.pdf
Bart, M. (n.d.). The Five R’s of Engaging Millennial Students. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/the-five-rs-of-engaging-millennial-students/
Roberts, D. H., Newman, L. R., & Schwartzstein, R. M. (2012). Twelve tips for facilitating Millennials' learning. Medical Teacher, 34(4), 274-278. doi:10.3109/0142159X.2011.613498
McGlynn, A. (2005). Teaching Millennials, Our Newest Cultural Cohort. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed For Quick Review, 71(4), 12-16.
Werth, E. P., & Werth, L. (2011). Effective Training for Millennial Students. Adult Learning, 22(3), 12-19.
Thielfoldt, D., & Scheef, D. (2004). Generation X and the Millennials, what you need to know about mentoring the new generation. Law Practice Today. Retrieved from http://apps.americanbar.org/lpm/lpt/articles/mgt08044.html
References: Con’t
Junginger, C. (2007). Who is training whom? The effect of the millennial generation. Huntington Beach Police Department . Retrieved from http://lib.post.ca.gov/lib-documents/cc/41-Junginger.pdf