Learning how to adjust to each class is an ongoing process.

I have found that people born in the early years of this generation may tend to be more conservative than those born later J. E. Wright

I think with all physical disability, we have learned how to help student to be successful. In my classes i have students out of high school who can not read or understand what they just read. A physical disablity is something we can see, most of the time we can see a disorder, but the student that cannot read and trys to hide this can cause real problems for both student and Instructor. Sometime, I feel, we, instructor, see this disability as something else.

Some times in teaching I have used a fellow student who has mastered a task and assigned them to a fellow student to do a task analysis and to give the student struggling with the task some feedback and create a non-judgemental atmosphere in which to experiment and make mistakes on the way to learning to master the task at hand. S.Golightly

Students have built in "crap detectors" according to a book "Teaching is a Subversive Activity" and they know if you know what you are presenting is true or not because they can easily do a fact check, and they are so familiar with new technology now days that they know whether or not the teacher knows "their stuff" or not or utilizes technology themselves. So, sincerity and honesty is essential for the teacher. One can frequently learn from one's students. Resources should be invested in teachers to teach them or give them opportunity to learn just how they might include technology into the classroom and time to develop their courses to respond to technological changes. Technology is moving so rapidly that everyone is hard pressed to keep up with the latest developments. S. Golightly

you've added things that I had no idea was a disability. thanks so much for putting this course together. I really do not have any questions at this time. I have gotten alot more understanding just by taking the course. This made me see things in other light and be more flexable. thank you again

The socratic method is completely different than how generation yers search and look up information on the web or elsewhere. With this method the instructor and student ask questions back and forth to try to come to a better understanding of a topic. It utilizes critical thinking and sometimes leads in an unexpected direction. You also must show patience and listen which can be challenging for generations yers.

This couse provide a great overview of genrational differences for novice educators. Great ideas for course development and use of technology.

I find with the Gen Y students, they are constantly picking up cell phones in order to text, pulling up Facebook or other social media, etc., without even realizing they are being rude to their classmates or instructor. It seems that oftentimes the Gen Y student has a hard time separating themselves from technolgy, and it can hinder their learning experience and the learning experience of those around them. Again, Gen Y students can easily become obsessed in what is going on in their social world and easily lose focus in the learning environment. I completely agree that technology is so beneficial on so many different levels. However, their definitely needs to be boundaries and rules.

When dealing with the Gen Y students, I find they continually want instant feedback when it comes to testing. I have many students, and it takes time to correct all the tests we take on a weekly basis. Students are continually asking, "Can I get my results today?" or "Can I know whether I passed my test by the end of the day." I have no problem letting them know that it will take some time to grade all the papers and that I will get back with them as soon as I can. However, it does make the student and/or students appear to be very me-centered and at times can be very frustrating.

Very relavent to my school

Has proven to be a big success in my school; but not all instructors know how to take advantage of it

I have to agree with this evaluation of my generation.

As educators, we teach more than just informational content. We are expected to teach students the skills that are required of them once they move on to the workplace. One of these skills is giving their attention to the person leading the discussion. This could be the project leader, manager, boss, CEO...whomever. I usually just remind my students that taking a call or texting during a meeting is a good way to get unwanted attention and could lead to them being fired. It seems to work. What other things can we say to encourage professionalism and respect with cell phone usage?

I'm a Gen Y myself and teaching a lot of students who are mostly Gen Y. A question I have is with all the technology that Gen Y has avaible at their fingertips, that during a lecture, sitting and focusing on a subject, it becomes difficult for the student to focus. I've seen this happen to many students. But if you get any of the Gen Y students working on something with their hands their focus is 100%. Is it possible that Gen Y is predisposed to ADD and ADHD because of the reliance on technology and having everything available right now at their fingertips?

Personal technology in the classroom has been a difficult one for me to incorporate. In the beginning I was worried that students would surf the web, use Facebook and check email rather than work on courses. However, I found that personal tech devices have allowed students to be more engaged in learning. Thanks! Ward

Reading the differences between Gen X and Gen Y learners plus Veterans really hit home for me. This is especially true as I use the computer to take this course. Distance learning is something that I have adapted to over time but has taken some getting used to on my part. Online education is a clear difference between generational learners. Ward Logan

I am concerned that my program may have established some discriminatory practices before I became program director. In particular, we have students in our program sign a form upon their admission that verifies that they will be willing to perform within certain physical, sensory, and mental guidelines. This is a medical field and a physically demanding job. Sensory skills, including visual, auditory, and tactile abilities, impact their ability to perform the duties associated with this job. Is this in violation of the ADA? If so, what do I do about it?

How do you help a student with an obvious disability if every suggestion you make about getting them accommodations, they turn down?

I am a collage instructor of a heavy industrial machine class I have to work with students with all kinds of accommodations and disabilities I see a lot of vets who got injured overseas It is an honor help people learn no matter what the disability is . Recently I have been told that we will have students with support dogs in our school. My issue is that we are not told at all what the dog is there for and what special circumstances might arise I am worried about the dog being a distraction for all the students especially in the lab. I understand the need for confidentiality however I feel unprepared to deal properly with this disability