<p>@cgorick</p> <p>Thank you for your post.&nbsp; The idea of the "multi-task" nature of generation Y students is what attracts my attention.&nbsp; Yes, as we see it all the time in the classroom, several of them attempt to listen to lectures while texting or doing some other things at the same time.&nbsp; On many occasions, the results have been disastrous.&nbsp; It is not always possible to look at the PowerPoint slide on the screen, listen to the instructor, send a text and check information on the Internet at the same time.&nbsp; Performances of many students have been worsening because of their attempts to do these.&nbsp; It is true that this generation wants to "multi-task," however, that is one area where instructors have to draw the line in the classroom.&nbsp; To be able to miximize learning, a student needs to concentrate on the information being given by the instructor.&nbsp; The instructor should be in charge and not the other way around.&nbsp; Receiving of phone calls and other distractions have to be discouraged in the classroom.</p>