Technology and Multigenerational Learners | Origin: ED135
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Teaching Multigenerational Learners --> Technology and Multigenerational Learners
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The human factor is very important when using technology in the classroom, especially for online learning.
Remember technology is not a must use but should be worked in to keep the students engaged and interested.
Technology is not a must to serve the Gen Y and Gen Z population. However, it helps them feel more connected and understanding of what content is being presented to them. It's good to be familiar with what these generations are comfortable with and what their expectations are.
It is good to integrate more technology into the classroom, but the most efficient way to tell a group the same information in a classroom setting is a dynamic and interesting lecture, followed by question prompts and discussion on the lecture (to see if they paid attention, and to learn the material in more depth).
I never thought about how Gen Y was afraid of being out of contact. Everyone has smart phones now. I do my best to make sure to limit their access to their phones and focus on what's going on in class. I know that life happens, and students need to respond to their phones. However, I have noticed some students use that as an excuse to just browse on their phones.
Technology can be a double-edged sword: noisy, distracting and possibly inaccurate yet puts the world at your fingertips. Often technology use can seem forced in the classroom "trying to include technology."
It is important for instructors to stay on top of new technology since this is what is out there in the world, it is important for students to gain knowledge in the new state of the art.
I think viewing technology as a tool rather than as the main source of instruction is important. I also like the thoughts on blurring of personal and work time and ow those boundaries need to be clear.
As a digital immigrant, it is important to understand the need for connectivity that the digital natives have. It is also important to regulate use of technology in the clinical site.
Technology is essential in today's generation, so it is necessary to stay up with the times.
Technology is the only way Gen Y and Z feel connected to society. These days, it's an essential tool to keep students engaged and interested in learning.
Technology is important in education and learning how to use it effectively in the classroom is very necessary.
Time has to be spent learning about the technologies and how they apply to the content being taught, the learning needs of the students, and how technology will improve the instructional process. Some students will not learn as fast with technology because of the different generation.
Learning about the characteristics of "digital natives" was interesting
Technology is an important element that is very necessary. I believe understanding how and when to implement is important as well as setting up some very specific guidelines for the use in the classroom.
Gen z and Gen Y both love technology.
Gen X,Y, and Z will be more likely to use different new technologies available to them and get instant feed back.
Technology is the present and the future in the class room and / or online teaching. Excellent information about Gen Y and Gen Z students and how an instructor should keep a balance between human connection and use of technology in the classroom for best learning outcome.
Honestly here my biggest takeaway is that Gen Y is afraid of being "out of contact." I had never thought about this before. I have a no cell use policy in my classes (unless we're explicitly using them for something...I haven't thought about how that might feel to them).
