They Are Our StudentsTHE MILLENNIALS

Presented by: Professor Tonja Conerly,San Jacinto College

THE MILLENNIALS:They Are Our Students

• Millennials: Who are They?• Which Generation Are You?• Quiz – How Millennial Are You?• Why Is This Generation So

Important• How They Learn• Who They Want to Learn From • How Teach Them• Change and Transformation

WHO ARE THEY?

• Born between 1980 and 2000• Comprise a major of the U.S.

population (80 mill.)• Have at least 1 social networking

site• Own 1 or more personal media

device (and use them simultaneously) – don't know life without tech

• Have high expectations of themselves

WHO ARE THEY?

• Most Racially and Ethnically diverse group

• Less affiliated with traditional religious denominations

• Multi-tasking is a way of life• Highly sheltered by their parents• View college education as a

means to an end• Find social rules less important

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvsao2_jsNk

WHO ARE YOU?

The TraditionalistBaby BoomerGeneration Xers

TRADITIONALIST

Born between 1900 and 1942Shaped by the Depression, WWIITechnology is small part of their lives Loyal, CollaborativeHigh respect of authority75 million peoplehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY2VEPC0eW0

BABY BOOMERS

Born between 1943 to 1960Television impacted their livesCivil Rights movement, VietnamAdding Machines to ComputersIndividualism, rejection of authority, competitivessAbout 80 million

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvquJU57QSY&index=2&list=PLA1F04A2DD4F0EDBB

GEN Xers

Born between 1961 and 1981Latchkey kidsWorking Mom, Single parentsAIDS, Gulf WarQuestion the government, marriage46 million

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIS4P8xbPtg&index=6&list=PLEL0jnaqfALfDnTMweKo600RHSTI0laNs

WHAT DO WE SHARE?

http://www.pewresearch.org/quiz/how-millennial-are-you/

WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

• 80 million/41 % of population

• In 2012, their enrollment in college increased by 93.5%

• Other generations decreased 50.2%

• Out of the 10 cities in which millennials live 3 are in the state of Texas (Houston, Austin and Dallas)

HOW THEY LEARN

• By working together in groups

• By having fun in a relaxed environment

• Multi-media forum (podcasts, online, etc.)

• Real example relevant to their culture

• Interactive and participatory

WHO THEY WANT TO FROM• Someone with positive attitude

• Someone energetic

• Someone open-minded

• Someone nice, friendly, caring

• Someone approachable, easy to talk too

HOW TO TEACH THEM

• Using relevant examples

• Positive tone of voice (authoritarian or democratic)

• Relaxed and relatable

• Humor

• Technology

TECHNOLOGY:Learning Mgmt. Systems

Learning Management System is used as a virtual learning environment. Colleges and universities use LMSs to deliver online courses or blended/ hybrid college courses over the Internet with features for online collaboration. This system can also be used to enhance your F2F class by going green! We will look at 2 examples, Blackboard and Moodle.

BLACKBOARD/MOODLE

Blackboard works  with our clients to develop and implement a learning management system (LMS) that impacts every aspect of education. We also enable clients to engage students in exciting new ways, reaching them on their terms and devices - and connecting more effectively, keeping students informed, involved, and collaborating together.

Moodle is a open-source Learning Platform. Moodle HQ is funded by a global network of certified Moodle Partners who provide Moodle services.

QUALITY MATTERS

QM processes have been developed to improve and certify the design of online and blended courses.

The tools are used in developing, maintaining and reviewing online courses and in training faculty.

There are 8 components of a rubric used to assess online/hybrid courses:

ONLINE CLASSES CHARACTERISTICS

1. Course Overview and Introduction – The overall design of the course is made clear to the learner at the beginning of the course.

2. Learning Objectives (Competencies) – Learning objectives or competencies describe what learners will be able to do upon completion of the course.

3. Assessment and Measurement – Assessments are integral to the learning process and are designed to evaluate learner progress in achieving the stated learning objectives or mastering the competencies.

4. Instructional Materials – Instructional materials enable learners to achieve stated learning objectives or competencies.

ONLINE CLASSES CHARACTERISTICS

5. Course Activities and Learner Interaction – Course activities facilitate and support learner interaction and engagement.

6. Course Technology – Course technologies support learners’ achievement of course objectives or competencies.

7. Learner Support – The course facilitates learner access to institutional support services essential to learner success.

8. Accessibility and Usability – The course design reflects a commitment to accessibility and usability for all learners.

LET’S RECAP

1.Generational Quiz 2.Why are they important3.Who do they want to learn from4.How do they want to learn5.Adaptation and Change – Who

Moved My Cheese

THANK YOU

WORK CITED

www.blackboard.com

www.moodle.com

www.qualitymatters.com

Price, Christy; (2015) “Why Don’t My Students Think I’m Groovy?; Dalton State College

Meeting The Needs of Millennial Students. http://web.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/intouch/archives/2007-08/vol16_no1/01.htm ;(Accesses on 2/20/15).