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    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.

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    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.

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    Preferences of Technology Generation

    Chapter 4

    Some Basic Comparison Between


    Old and New Generation

    What Old Generation likes may not


    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

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