MILLENNIALS & TECHNOLOGY

THE BASICS

Currently, the Largest GenerationThey are the 2nd Largest Generation in the

history of the worldThey account for 1/3 of the World’s Population

They account for 1/4 of the US Population

UNDERGRADS @ JWU

National Center for Educational Statistics

BEHAVIORS & TECHNOLOGY

I. More Choices, More SelectivityExpect a greater array of products and services

available to them

Sweeny, R. (2006)

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II. Experiential & Exploratory LearnersStrongly prefer learning by doing

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III. Flexibility & ConveniencePrefer to keep time & commitments flexible in

order to take advantage of a better option if it comes along.

Expect faculty and the institution to give them more flexibility

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IV. Personalization & CustomizationExpect products/services to allow for as much

personalization & customization features as possible to meet their changing needs & interests

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V. ImpatienceZERO tolerance for delaysExpect services instantly when they are readyRequire constant feedback on their progress

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VI. MultitaskersThink that they excel at juggling multiple tasks at

once

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VII. Poor ResearchersAssume everything is available “online” aka

GOOGLEUtilize poor research techniques & strategies

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VIII. Nomadic/MOBILE CommunicatorsUtilize a variety of communication methods but

prefer synchronous digital methods such as IM & Text-messaging

Prefer to receive service un-tethered ->anytime/anywhere

Pull information to any device ->anytime/anywhere

Sweeny, R. (2006)

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IX. CollaborationEntire education experience has involved some

form of group work

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Google Docs & Spreadsheets Presentation

X. Late AdoptersVery comfortable with technologies they use

currently and won’t try new technologies until everyone else (their peers) are using them

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Technology Discussed

• Meebo• YouTube• CamStudio• PBWiki• Google Docs & Spreadsheets• Jing• Zoho

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