Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University)· 2017
Understanding Generation Z Students to Promote a Contemporary Learning Environment
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Short summary
University faculty, often older generations, need to understand Generation Z students, who are digital natives with distinct educational needs and communication styles.
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Key points
- University faculty demographics skew older (Baby Boomers, Gen X) compared to the student population (Millennials, Gen Z).
- Generation Z students are characterized as 'digital natives' with unique educational needs.
- The article offers strategies for improving course assignments and communication methods.
- Recommendations aim to help instructors better relate to and support Generation Z learners.
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Abstract
University faculty predominantly represent the Baby Boomer and Baby Buster (Gen X) Generations, but, university students are largely iYs Millenials and Generation Z Digital Natives. These groups have been characterized both positively and negatively in the popular press. A fresh understanding of the newer generations can help instructors better meet current students’ educational needs. This article shares brief generational profiles based on recent research and then presents questions and recommendations for improving course assignments and their effectiveness. Ways of communicating about assignments and their benefits are also shared. The goal is to equip college-level instructors with ways to relate to and support the newest generation of learners.
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Field: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Life-span and Life-course StudiesSocial Sciences