The Millennials

James WendlingAIU OnlineEDU 642

Keeping Up Technology

Methods

Communication

Skills

Who Are The

Born Into Digital World

Technology Savvy

Social Generation

Gen Y

Technology Diversity

Strongest Traits

Teamwork “Real-World”

Networking Project Based

Millennial StereotypesDisloyal

Needy

EntitledCasual

Unmanageable

Digital Immigrants

Born Prior To 1980

Traditional Classrooms

Free Time

Research Methods

Immigrants VS. Natives

Internet Use

Learning

FormalCloud

Computing

Web 2.0

YouTube Videos

PowerPoint

Online Discussion Boards

Learning

Informal

Smartphone

Wikis

Social Media

Video Sites

Online Games

Learning Environment

Classroom

Home

Methods

TECHNOLOGY

Savvy Generation

Who Benefits? Administrative Teacher & Instructors Learners

Choose Your WeaponDr. Marzano: Instructional Strategies

Integration of Technology for Millennials

Successful Integration Instructor Competency

Technology as a Learning Tool

MOTIVATING

Lead Them

Challenge Them

Work With Friends

MOTIVATING

Have Fun

Respect Them

Be Flexible

Benefits

Students

School, Home, Social

Classroom Performance

Overall Improved Education

Millennials

• Formal & Informal

• How It Effects Learning

• Stay Current

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