I have noticed that students from generation Y do have an attitude that they are going to be successful and see education as a means to get where they want to go, however they are not always able to determine which information is relevant and which isn't in their career area. They don't always "see" the important connections among the different functional areas of business for instance.

I have moved away as much as possible from the lecture method in the classroom. Instead I have to as great extent possible to create group projects that require the students to do research in a particular area and report their findings to the class as a formal presentation. It gives them important practice in key communication skills they will need after they graduate and get a job.

I understand that many students are on Facebook. Our university actually has a Facebook page as well. I have been recommending that students use Linked-in because it is a professional site. Does anyone else recommend to their students the Linked-in option?

I typically incorporate experiential learning activities through the use of simulations. Has anyone else found them effective in engaging Generation Y'ers?