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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.