The document compares preferences between older and newer technology generations. Older generations preferred text-based learning from books and lectures, while newer generations prefer visual and social learning using digital tools. Younger learners also prefer instant gratification and fun learning over delayed rewards and rote memorization. The document recommends leveraging both generations by creating mentoring opportunities, encouraging growth, valuing contributions, and rewarding achievements in meaningful ways.
The document compares preferences between older and newer technology generations. Older generations preferred text-based learning from books and lectures, while newer generations prefer visual and social learning using digital tools. Younger learners also prefer instant gratification and fun learning over delayed rewards and rote memorization. The document recommends leveraging both generations by creating mentoring opportunities, encouraging growth, valuing contributions, and rewarding achievements in meaningful ways.
The document compares preferences between older and newer technology generations. Older generations preferred text-based learning from books and lectures, while newer generations prefer visual and social learning using digital tools. Younger learners also prefer instant gratification and fun learning over delayed rewards and rote memorization. The document recommends leveraging both generations by creating mentoring opportunities, encouraging growth, valuing contributions, and rewarding achievements in meaningful ways.
be the same as what the New Generation prefers in Life, Work and Leisure.
Some Basic Comparison Between
Old and New Generation
Much of the good things enjoyed
by elders when they were students are no longer available to the new generation.
Some Basic Comparison Between
Old and New Generation
Vocational, Cultural and Values
classes that are widely used by old generations during their time today,
Some Basic Comparison Between
Old and New Generation
..it is also available but it has been
minimized due to the emphasis on the basics of English, Mathematics and Science.
Text vs. Visual
Our parents read book text, enrich by illustrations and photos. In order to research, they go to the school library, use the card catalogue for needed books and sign up to borrow books for home reading.
Text vs. Visual
The technology or digital generation has greater affinity to visuals (photo and video) compared with texts. In fact, they have been exposed since childhood to cable television
Text vs. Visual
.. and videos images especially cartoon characters and then to compute images, in such manner and their visual fluency or abilities have sharpened and enriched.
Linear vs. Hyper Media
The past-30 year old generation obtained information in a linear, logical and sequential manner. On the positive side, this made them more logical, focused and reflective thinkers.
Linear vs. Hyper Media
The new generation, however, follows a personal random access to hyperlinked digital information, less superior elders in focused and reflection.
Linear vs. Hyper Media
Thus, they appear to be more easily bored and distracted during class lectures.
Independent vs. Social Learners
The traditional education system gives priority to independent learning, prior to participative work.
Independent vs. Social Learners
New learners, however, are already acquainted with digital tools that adapt to both personal and participative work. They take the opportunity for dozens of instantaneous ways to communicate..
Independent vs. Social Learners
.. with others mobile calls and text, emails, Facebook, YouTube,, twitter, wikis and etc. Experts describe this mode of digital learning as one that based on experimentation, discovery and intuition.
Learning to do vs. To pass the test
Old teachers teach students in order to help them pass tests and complete the course requirement.
Learning to do vs. To pass the test
On the other hand, the new digital learners simply wish to acquire skills, knowledge and habits as windows of opportunity afford them to learn.
Learning to do vs. To pass the test
Our parents have completed a course and have engaged in a permanent job for most of their lives.
Learning to do vs. To pass the test
A different work situation awaits the digital generation with contractual, multitask and multi-career opportunities in a digital world ahead of them.
Delayed rewards vs. Instant
gratification The traditional reward system in education consists in the grades, honor certificates/medals and diplomas. Including future jobs, the traditional rewards for the performance.
Delayed rewards vs. Instant
gratification On the other hand. Digital learners on their own experience or more immediate gratification through immediate scores from games,
Delayed rewards vs. Instant
gratification .. enjoyable conversation from webcam calls, excitement from email chats and inviting comments from their Facebook accounts.
Rote memory vs. Fun learning
Teachers feel too obliged to delivering content-based courses, the learning of which is measurable by standard tests.
Rote memory vs. Fun learning
Digital learners and not surprisingly there is much fun in the digital world outside the school.
Four Keys to Success
Create
Encourage
Reward Value
Leverage Multiple Generations
Create mentoring opportunities across generations Encourage individual growth and development Value individual contributions in ways that are meaningful Reward individual contribution and achievements