millennials
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Discusses millennials use of technology and how the academic world can keep up!TRANSCRIPT
MILLENNIALS & TECHNOLOGY
THE BASICS
Currently, the Largest GenerationThey are the 2nd Largest Generation in the
history of the worldThey account for 1/3 of the World’s Population
They account for 1/4 of the US Population
UNDERGRADS @ JWU
National Center for Educational Statistics
BEHAVIORS & TECHNOLOGY
I. More Choices, More SelectivityExpect a greater array of products and services
available to them
Sweeny, R. (2006)
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II. Experiential & Exploratory LearnersStrongly prefer learning by doing
Sweeny, R. (2006)
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III. Flexibility & ConveniencePrefer to keep time & commitments flexible in
order to take advantage of a better option if it comes along.
Expect faculty and the institution to give them more flexibility
Sweeny, R. (2006)
IV. Personalization & CustomizationExpect products/services to allow for as much
personalization & customization features as possible to meet their changing needs & interests
Sweeny, R. (2006)
V. ImpatienceZERO tolerance for delaysExpect services instantly when they are readyRequire constant feedback on their progress
Sweeny, R. (2006)
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VI. MultitaskersThink that they excel at juggling multiple tasks at
once
Sweeny, R. (2006)
VII. Poor ResearchersAssume everything is available “online” aka
GOOGLEUtilize poor research techniques & strategies
Sweeny, R. (2006)
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VIII. Nomadic/MOBILE CommunicatorsUtilize a variety of communication methods but
prefer synchronous digital methods such as IM & Text-messaging
Prefer to receive service un-tethered ->anytime/anywhere
Pull information to any device ->anytime/anywhere
Sweeny, R. (2006)
Stanford University iPhone Apps
Georgia Tech: GT Login
IX. CollaborationEntire education experience has involved some
form of group work
Sweeny, R. (2006)
Google Docs & Spreadsheets Presentation
X. Late AdoptersVery comfortable with technologies they use
currently and won’t try new technologies until everyone else (their peers) are using them
Sweeny, R. (2006)
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ANY QUESTIONS?
Technology Discussed
• Meebo• YouTube• CamStudio• PBWiki• Google Docs & Spreadsheets• Jing• Zoho
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