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The Millennials
Shaunita HysonAmerican Intercontinental UniversityEDU 642
+ Who are “The Millennials”?
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+Millennials are…
Born between 1980 and early 2000’s
Very tech savvy
Not afraid to speak up
Short on attention
Quick to retain small amounts of information
Strong ethical matters
+ What makes Millennials Different?
+Characteristics of Millennials…
Like trial and error; no fear of failure
Learn well from each other
Prefer not receive formal instruction
Like to be engaged and entertained
+Strengths of Millennials…
Team oriented
Confident
Globally concerned
Cyber literate
Media savvy
Natural collaborators
+Millennials in the workplace…
By 2025, majority of the workforce will be Millennials
Enjoy increased scheduling flexibility and sabbaticals
Prefer collaboration
Technology is necessary
Improve face to face communication
Not happy with simply following orders
Possess a strong ethical sense
+Millennials vs…
+Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
Millennials Tech savvy Collaborators Volunteers Enthusiastic about work Use social media
Baby Boomers Productive Hardworking Mentors Close to age of retirement Not easily adaptable Not as easy to collaborate
+Millennials vs. Generation X
Generation X Eclectic Self-reliant Adaptive to change and
technology Job flexibility is important
Millennials Tech savvy Collaborators Volunteers Enthusiastic about work Use social media Multitasking
+ How do Millennials use technology to learn?
+Formal Learning with Technology
Millennial Formal Tech Uses Internet Computers/Laptops SMART Board Ipads/Tablets Web 2.0 Technologies
Online classrooms Chat rooms Online Field Trips
+Informal Learning with Technology…
Millennial Informal Tech Uses Social Networking Social Bookmarking Cell Phones/Smart Phones Blogs YouTube Social Media
+References
Carter, T., & Simmons, B. (2007). Reaching Your Millennials: A Fresh Look at
Freshman Orientation. Tennessee Library Association , 57 (1), 1-4.
Hubbard, J. (2013, August 29). Meet the Millenials. Finweek , 43.
Niles, P. (2011). Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Student. Community and
Junior College Libraries , 17, 47-51.
Putre, L. (2013, September). The March of The Millennials . Hospitals and Health
Networks , pp. 38-39.
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