The Millenials

EDU 642-1202 A – 01 UNIT 1 PPTTHE MILLENNIALS

Estella Saloma

AIU Online

Introduction

This presentation will introduce the different generations.

This presentation will present you with a brief description of today’s learners also known as “The Millennials”.

This presentation will also introduce a few characteristics of Millennials

Generation Learners

Traditionalists- born between 1900-1942, were molded by the Great Depression, the New Deal and World War II. (In Touch, 2008)

Baby Boomers- born between 1943-1960, saw technology develop from adding machines and rotary phones to calculators, eight-track tapes, automatic typewriters, video games and computers. (In Touch, 2008)

Cont. Generation Learners

Generation X- born between 1961-1981, cutting edge technology for them include video games, VCRs, cable TV, personal computers, microwave ovens, ATM machines and cell phones. (In Touch, 2008)

Millennials – born after 1981, cutting edge technology for them includes iPods/MP3s, camera phones, PDAs, digital cameras, personal DVD players and virtual reality. (In Touch, 2008)

Facts about the Millennial Learner

According to In Touch (2008) children born after 1981 are considered “Millennials”.

They are also known as “Generation Y,” “The Me Generation,” and “The Least Great Generation. (Klauss, 2012)

63% of teens internet users go online everyday. Nearly six out of ten 18-29 year-olds have more

than one social networking profile more than one site. A number that is increasing year over year.

Texting has increased 566% with 12-17 year-old over the last 3 years. (Petrusa, 2010)

Special Have always been treated as special and

important. This generation of children has been the most

wanted. It’s been instilled in them that they are vital to

the nation and to their parents’ sense of purpose.

They feel they are here to solve world problems that older generations have failed to solve.

They may claim they want privacy, but they crave attention. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)

Characteristics of a Millennial


Sheltered Highly protected as children. Grew up in a time of increasing safety measures

(car seats, baby on board signs, school lockdowns). They were rarely left unsupervised. They were sheltered from having to take care of

their own conflicts as parents advocated on their behalf, and “spared” them from unpleasant experiences.

As college students, they may expect faculty and staff to shelter, protect, and nurture them – and resolve their conflicts for them. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)


Confident They are motivated, goal-oriented, and

confident in themselves and the future. They expect college to help launch them to

greatness. They may brag about their generation’s

power and potential. They have high levels of optimism and they

feel connected to their parents. They are assertive and believe they are

“right”. (Howe & Strauss, 2003) )(as cited by Edmund & Tiggeman, n.d.)


Team-Oriented They are group oriented rather than being

individualists. They may sacrifice their own identity to be part of the team.

They are forming a tight-knit generation. While they are group-oriented within their own

cohort, they may “politely” exclude other generations.

They do not want to stand out among their peers, they want to be seen as part of the group.

They dislike selfishness and are oriented toward service learning and volunteerism. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)


Achieving Grade points are rising with this generation

and crime is falling. They see college as the key to a high paying

job and success, and may miss the bigger picture of what a college education is all about.

They are pressured to decide early on a career. Their focus is more on the world of

achievement rather than personal development. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)(as cited by Edmund & Tiggeman, n.d.)


Pressured Tightly scheduled as children and used to

having every hour of their day filled with structured activity.

They may struggle with handling free time and time management in general.

In elementary, middle, and high school, have had more hours of homework and less free time.

They feel pressured to succeed. They think multi-tasking saves time and is a

smart thing to do. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)

Conventional Respectful to the point of not questioning

authority. They are civic-minded and believe the

government knows what’s best and will take care of them.

Their clothing, music, and cultural markings will be very mainstream.

They support and believe in social rules, and are more in line with their parents’ values than most other generations have been. They value their parents’ opinions very highly.

They are trying to invite rules and norms back into the culture. (Howe & Strauss, 2003)


Empowered adventurers Research shows that this generation has a

confidence that comes from a strong sense of their ability to accomplish things that have been entrusted to them.

They think and learn in interactive, nonlinear ways.

They are willing to explore, search and navigate. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)



Love of family In light of all the troubles in the world in

which they live, there seems to be a surprising trend toward relying more on their family as a sanctuary against the difficulties of life.

They view their parents as the most important source of guidance and emotional support. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)

Self-reliance They believe that becoming successful is up

to them, and they are not depending on others for help.

Finding a good job is a priority. They are the young navigators. They must

chart their own course. They value personal experience and are

prone to seek out critical thinkers. They strongly value individual rights. (Center

for Ministry Development, n.d.)


Characteristics of a Millennial Global icons

Brand identification in the consumer market seems to be at an all-time high.

It’s important to wear the right jeans, wear the right athletic shoes, and drink the right kind of beverage.

The generation is returning to the tried and true dream of all marketers – brand loyalty. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)


Diversity is important This generation values diversity unlike any

before them. They have a high tolerance for differently held

beliefs. They believe strongly in equal rights. Discrimination against minorities is in the top

five issues about which they are very concerned. They know they are growing up in an

increasingly multicultural world. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)


Hungry for the transcendent They are spiritually hungry. While more than

80% of young people today will identify themselves as believers, the question that should be raised is what do they believe in?

They are hungry not just for answers, but more importantly the knowledge of how to find them for themselves.

They are seeking a practical, pragmatic, everyday faith they can grasp that will help them to make sense of the world around them. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)


Service-oriented They have a strong sense of the common good

and of collective social and civic responsibility. They are more knowledgeable than any

previous generation about social issues. They are very social concerned about the

environment, AIDS, drugs, homelessness, crime, and discrimination.

They engage in service activities more than any previous generation. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)


Mediavores This generation is addicted to media. It is not uncommon for them to be doing

their homework, listening to a CD, watching television, and communicating on-line at the same time. They are giving new definition to “multitasking.” (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)

Characteristics of a Millennial Mobility equals freedom

This generations promises to be one of the most mobile ever.

They don’t intend to stay at home. They have aspirations to travel, not only around this country, but also around the world. They already travel on the Internet to many places and now they want to go there in person. (Center for Ministry Development, n.d.)

Conclusion

Millennials require hands on experiential learning if possible with technology involvement.

The bad news is that they need continual praise and criticism to feel “special.”

The good news is that they are well behaved and respect rules more which makes them easier to teach. (Edmond & Tiggeman, n.d.)

References

Center for Ministry Development (n.d.). Key Characteristics of Today’s Adolescents: The Millennial Generation (1980/83 – present). Retrieved from http://catholicyouthministryofdallas.org/documents/Handbook%202006%20-%20Section%207%20-%20Other%20Resources.pdf

Edmond, T. & Tiggeman, T. (n.d.). Effectively Reaching the Millennial Generation through Experiential Learning Techniques. Retrieved from http://www.abe.sju.edu/tiggeman.pdf

Howe, N. & Strauss, W. (2003). Characteristics of The Millennial Generation. Retrieved from https://students.rice.edu/images/students/AADV/OWeek2008AADVResources/Characteristics%20of%20the%20Millenial%20Generation.pdf

In Touch (2008). Meeting The Needs of Millennial Students. Retrieved from http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students2/intouch/archives/2007-08/vol16_no1/01.htm

References

Klauss, L. (2012). Facts About Millennials. Retrieved from http://lucasklauss.com/post/4183686254/facts-about-millennials

McGlynn, A. (2005). Teaching Millennials, Our Newest Cultural Cohort. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed For Quick Review, 71(4), 12-16Aviles, C. B. (2000). Teaching and Testing for Critical Thinking with Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. Retrieved from ERIC.

MUSE (2012). Technology: Informal and Formal Learning. Retrieved from http://coursebuildercontent.careeredonline.com/Assets/50000/40912.pdf

Petrusa, J. (2010). 26 Facts About Millennials Online, Social and Mobile Behaviors. Retrieved from http://itsjosipnotjoseph.com/2010/08/26-facts-about-millennials-online-social-and-mobile-behaviors/

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