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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