Medical Teacher· 2020Q1
Twelve tips for interfacing with the new generation of medical students: iGen
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Short summary
Health professions educators can better support iGen (Generation Z) students by recognizing their unique attributes, shaped by constant technology and social media exposure, which influence their learning preferences and interaction styles.
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Key points
- iGen (Generation Z) students have grown up with ubiquitous technology and social media.
- Their upbringing has influenced a preference for immediate information access and reduced face-to-face interaction.
- Health professions educators need to recognize these unique attributes to optimize learning.
- Twelve research-based tips are offered to modify current teaching methods for iGen students.
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Abstract
iGen, or Generation Z, is the newest generation of health professions students to enter the classroom. This generation represents the first cohort of students in which technology has been present in all aspects of their lives. Since birth, they have been influenced by the boom of social media and wide-spread internet availability, leading to decreased face-to-face interactions and a desire for immediate access to information. Health professions educators should recognize the unique attributes of iGen students in order to foster student success and create a more positive learning environment. The following twelve tips examine the research-based distinctive characteristics of iGen students and highlight important concepts to consider when modifying current pedagogy to better support their needs. Incorporating these tips as an educator can promote lifelong learning and skill development for iGen students and empower this generation to thrive.
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Field: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Life-span and Life-course StudiesSocial Sciences