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Who is Generation Z
Who is Generation Z
Born between 1995 - 2012
Entered college between 2013-14 and today
Beloit College's Annual List of Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2020)Characteristics
"Phigital" Students
"Phigital" Students
How Can We Eliminate Technology Bias and Generation Stereotyping?
How Can We Eliminate Technology Bias and Generation Stereotyping?
Generational Differences with Tech Initiatives
"Today, the population of learners who are age 25 or older is growing faster than the traditional college-age group, a surge projected to continue."
Undergraduate Gen Z students & information technology
Undergraduate Gen Z students & information technology
(https://www.visioncritical.com/generation-z-infographics/)
Educase ECAR Undergraduate Technology Research
Educase ECAR Undergraduate Technology Research
(https://library.educause.edu/~/media/files/library/2017/9/studentst2017infog.pdf)
Badging & Credentialing - UPCEA Research Study
Badging & Credentialing - UPCEA Research Study
Among the study’s key findings
Alternative credentials are offered by 94% of institutions.
One in five institutions offers badges.
Badges are most commonly offered in the business industry.
71% of institutions has consistent engagement with the business community for internships, practicums, and job placement.
64% of respondents either strongly or somewhat agreed that their institution sees alternative credentialing as an important strategy for its future.
Unlike Millennials, who pursue personal fulfillment more widely than financial goals or job titles, Gen Z values college most as a means to secure a good job. (Malat, 2016)
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Teaching 21st Century Skills…
Teaching 21st Century Skills…
Become a Learning Guide
Embrace Technology
Encourage Educational Freedom
Teach Risk-Taking
Understand Speed of Access Matters
What skills do students need to learn as we teach discipline specific content?
Technical skills
Conceptual skills
Interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial and Innovation skills
Producing a Generation of Problem Solvers
...education needs to become a dynamic activity, providing a combination of four ingredients:
Knowledge, starting with the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, moving onto knowledge of core content and then to higher order concepts and thinking skills, to challenge, question, adapt and apply knowledge in new ways.
Personal strengths and character development, including helping students find a sense of purpose and ambition, and building their resilience and persistence (knowing how to stick with it and overcome setbacks and obstacles).
Social experiences so they deepen their relationships with others, learn and think through dialogue and collaboration, and take action together to make and do things for and with other people.
Activities that give students a strong sense of agency, so that they learn how to turn knowledge and ideas into action to see that they can make a difference to the world so they can serve and contribute. (Ledbetter, 2016)
35% of Millenials
More than 1/3 of Gen Z students own or plan to own their own business.
(Fong, 2018)
Gen Z Students need:
The ability to prepare for multiple career fields at one time and "slash" careers through development of transferable skills
I am a teacher/freelance writer
I am a business associate/waiter
I am an administrative assistant/photographer
I am a middle manager/adjunct faculty member
Most Helpful Tools for Gen-Z Student Learning: Barnes & Noble Report
(https://next.bncollege.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Gen-Z-Research-Report-Final.pdf)
Learning Preferences
Millennials: believe 2-way learning experiences are valuable. Not only do they want to learn from the instructor, but the instructor should be willing to learn from them, as well. This is a vital component to building strong relationships with this generation.
Generation Z: craves regular and technology-enhanced training opportunities. Looks for professional development that uses visually enhanced methods of training.
Attitudes toward Authority
Millennials: are not opposed to respecting authority, but questions why it should be unconditional and automatic. Not afraid to ask for what they (and others) value.
Generation Z: is high maintenance and wants high intensity in relationships with those in authority, as well as their peers.
Special Interests
Millennials: are amazingly optimistic. "We can do this!" Sometimes this is detrimental to achieving successful outcomes.
Generation Z: thrives on opportunity. Excel when they receive guidance in how to achieve their goals.
Cultivating Culture for Successful Learning Environments with Multiple Generations
Promote understanding, acceptance, and respect
Each student is valued for individual contribution
Each student is respected for their strengths
Communication is open.
Learning environment promotes project-based assignments that utilize the strengths of each member.
Specific individualized guidance is provided.
Function-based work projects are reduced or eliminated.
Technology is used to create interest and enhance content.
Additional Readings
Additional Readings
Millennials
How Millennials are Changing Project Management in the Workplace
The Anatomy of the Modern Online Course to Meet the Needs for Future Learners
Generation Z (Phigital Generation)
Contact information:
Dr. Vickie Cook
Director of the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service
University of Illinois Springfield
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https://sites.google.com/a/uis.edu/colrs_cook/
217-206-7317
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