Teaching the Millennial Learner

The Millennial Student

• Digital Natives
• Always Connected
• Immediate Access
• Multitasking
• Engagement and Experience
• Social – Enjoy teamwork
• Visual

Understanding the Millennial Student

• Thought process has evolved around the web.
• You were raised reading books – they were raised on the web.
• Books reinforce a linear style of thinking and reasoning.
• They have developed a “hypertext” style of thinking.

Teaching the Millennial Student

• High level of interaction, online and in person.
• Engaged in the learning process, not just passive receptors of learning.
• A key component of the millennials definition of technology is customization.
• Using technology to increase customization, convenience and collaboration is well received by millennials.

Educators must possess the ability to adapt technology to meet individual needs, rather than vice versa.