Generation "Y's in a class of mixed generations tend to behave differently. Boomers and Gen "Xer's" tend to be more mature, as they are older, but they are also more accustomed to a school situation and what it means. Generation "Y',s" on the other hand, may not understand the rules of social and classroom behavior, and don't follow the protocol. While it is not the case today that the role of instructor follwo in the footsteps of the old headmaster from "Tom Brown's Schooldays" where they caned students for failing lessons, school, however changed, is still a structured environment that… >>>

Generation "Y" have a hard time giving up their cell phones, iPads and laptops. It is almost an impossible task to get them to adhere to the rules. Because of their generational connectivity, I think that it would be a wonderful idea to explore some ways in which the cell phone could be integrated into the lesson plan. Computer and iPads are already in use; however, the instructor must ensure that each students is on task, and not on Facebook or email. Computer technology can be a terrific tool; however, it can also be a distraction. The "connectiveness" of this… >>>

Stigma comes in many shapes and sizes and is a very real part of psychological disorder or physical disability. This mark of shame is sometimes what stops a person who needs help to actively seek it, not to mention engage in a meaningful activity. Stigma is that negative perception that society holds of people who have a mental illness,physical limitation or learning disability. As an educator, I feel it is incredibly important that I do my part to “de-stigmatize” whenever I can by providing facts to my students. I teach psychology courses so it is relatively effortless to make this… >>>

I have one thing to add as a discussion topic. Currently I ask students to complete an on-line assessment test in a required forum. I have been amazed at how many students have to email with some very basic questions. I have had to re-give out the course ID because students do not copy it down correctly in class or from the emails send to them. Or there are registration issues. Or even after being explained how to register and then take the quizzes step by step in class, students do not find the right quizzes, do not take the… >>>

I am from Generation X and am now a teacher. Growing up I was the 'latch-key' kid, schooled in an 'open classroom' and many of the other educational styles of the 1970s. I have taught for the past 20 years and seen several generatons since me. It is interesting that the 'millennial' generation really does seem to be different in many ways. Here, I'll focus on expectations. The idea that everyone wins, everyone gets a trophy, everyone is 'great' and can do anything has really become part of their mind set. I don't know how many times in recent years… >>>