I absolutely love the terms used in this article to describe each students. Baby Boomers for the over 45’s, Gen-Xers for over 24’s and Millenials for students born after 1982. Whilst we do have to be careful in labelling students, it is important as this article points out to be aware of the different learning styles of students, no matter what their individual differences and similiarities may be.
I find this really important and not just as an upcoming teacher but also as a student. I find that alot of the lecturers I have and have had really stress this point but don’t seem to be actually doing what they are preaching. I suppose it’s the age old saying “Do as I say, not as I do”.
The other thing I love about this article is the way Oblinger compares the lives of Millenials to other generations. For example today the Nintendo is a problem-solving tool, the computer is no longer technology it’s a part of life, and multitasking is habitual not a learning curve.
Article is located at http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0342.pdf
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Gerry
// Sep 4, 2005 at 8:21 am
Yes, I was interested in their e-book too. Could you have a look at my blog on this, and perhaps leave a comment. See:
http://gerry.edublogs.org/2005/09/03/some-thought-on-the-net-generation/