The Mllennials
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This PowerPoint discusses the characteristics of digital natives and digital immigrants. It also lists technologies that digital learners use to facilitate their personal and educational lives.
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The Mllennials
- 1. The Millennials: Today’s Learners Heddie Carson American InterContinental University EDU 642
- 2. Who are the millennials? Born between 1980 and 2000 Last generation born in the 20th Century First generation to come of age in the 21st Century
- 3. Who are the millennials? “The Net” Generation Digital Natives Ugh, what is this? Where is the icon?
- 4. How they differ from other generations? Technology in the Classroom Research Toys Socialization
- 5. Technology in the Classroom Digital Immigrant Digital Natives Overhead projectors, films, television, and PowerPoints Social Media, IPads, Cell Phones, LCD Projector, Skype, E-gaming, Blogs, E-Readers, Listening to Music, Virtual Worlds
- 6. Research Digital Immigrants Card catalog Microfiche Books Journals Librarian Digital Natives Educational networking sites Internet Content Websites Pen Pal Websites Apps Online Journals Search Engines Digital Libraries Information Overload
- 7. Toys Digital Immigrant Digital Natives Playing cards Jump rope Toy miniature cars Sports Game boards Outside games Electronic toys Organized sports Educational games
- 8. Socialization Digital Immigrants In Person Phone (Landline) Letters Post Cards Digital Natives Online Texting Chatting Skyping Social Media Cell Phone FaceTime
- 9. Ten Ways Millennials Use Technology for Learning Collaboration Managing Connections Data Storage Communication Research Content Management Tool Managing Multimedia Organization Decision Making Scheduling
- 10. Collaboration Commonly used tools to facilitate collaboration: Google Docs Microsoft Online
- 11. Managing Connections Commonly used tools to facilitate management of educational and personal connections: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Google
- 12. Data Storage Commonly used tools to facilitate data storage: Dropbox OneDrive Google
- 13. Communication Tool Commonly used tools for communication: Skype Google Hangouts
- 14. Research Top 5 Most Commonly Used Search Engines Google Bing Yahoo Ask AOL
- 15. Aggregate News Five free online news aggregators: Goggle News Yahoo News Drudge Report Huffington Post Popurls
- 16. Managing Multimedia Commonly used multimedia tools: Instagram Flickr Soundcloud Youtube
- 17. Organization of Reading Material Commonly used tools for communication: Skype Google Hangouts
- 18. Decision Making Decision-making tool: Loomio
- 19. Calendaring Tools Common Calendaring Tools: Google Calendar Outlook
- 20. Technology is a man-made tool. Learn how to use it. Use it properly. Use it effectively. Use it efficiently. Close the gap between digital immigrants and digital natives.
- 21. References Digital Immigrants, Natives, Citizenship [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://mycampus.aiu-online.com Digital Natives | Youth and Media [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/youthandmediaalpha/projects/past-projects/digital-natives/ Mohand, M. (2011, November 30). Retrieved from http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/30/featured/5-free-online-news-aggregators.html Plante, T. (2012, 24). Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant? Which Are You?|Psychology Today. Retrieved from http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/do-the- right-thing/201207/digital-native- vs-digital-immigrant-which-are-you “Top 15 Most Popular Search Engines” (2014, October). Retrieved from http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/search-engines Tanenhaus, S. (2014, August 16). Log In - The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/17/fashion/the-millennials-are-generation-nice. html?_r=0 Walsh, K. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bentley.edu/impact/articles/tech-success-10- online-tools-millennials-can-use-help-master-technology
Editor's Notes
- The millennials are those individuals born between 1980 and 2000 (approximately). They were the last generation to be born in the 20th century and the first generation to come of age in the 21st century (Tanenhaus, 2014).
- They are also called the “Net” generation because they do not remember a time when there was no Internet (Tanenhaus, 2014). They are also referred to as “Digital Natives” because they are growing up or grew up in a digital world. The tools they manipulate are computers, video games, digital music players, video cams, cell phones, and a host of other electronic toys and digital tools. They are called digital natives because of their easy and natural use of technology ("Digital Immigrants, Natives, Citizenship," n.d.).
- The generations differ in the kind of technology they manipulated, the way they researched and compiled information, the toys they played with, and how they socialized with their family and peers. The next four frames will give more detailed information on each difference listed above.
- One of the main differences between generations is the technology one used during his or her lifetime. Digital immigrants like myself were intrigued with overhead projectors, and looking at films and television. PowerPoints were later used by teachers who were considered to be technology savvy. I was exposed to PowerPoint presentations when I went to college ("Digital Immigrants, Natives, Citizenship," n.d.). . Digital natives now use social media to communicate with teachers and peers. They can download their books to IPads or E-readers. Games are no longer frowned upon in the classroom, but are considered educational tools and an education strategy called e-gaming which is teaching through use of games. Students can simulate real-life situations by participating in virtual worlds. Students can listen to music in class while doing their work. With the use of technology the classroom has expanded to include the world thanks to Skype, social networking, an video conferencing to name a few ("Digital Immigrants, Natives, Citizenship," n.d.).
- Digital immigrants worked really hard to obtain information by perusing many hours through card catalogs, microfiche, books, journals, and constantly harassing the librarian for assistance. The digital native is bombarded with an arsenal of information that can be easily obtained by strokes on a keyboard or a click of a mouse. Digital natives have the Internet with a plethora of websites, apps, online journals, search engines, and digital libraries ("Digital Immigrants, Natives, Citizenship," n.d.). There is a video on the Youth and Media website entitled “Born Digital” that shows exactly what information load is and how it affects our children. It is difficult to make a decision when one has so many options to choose from (“Digital Natives | Youth and Media," n.d.). .
- As a digital immigrant and educator of digital natives and as a mother of digital natives, the way students play and the toys they play with are extremely different. Young digital immigrants played with miniature soldiers, cars, trucks, trains, and dolls that usually moved when pushed. Digital natives have toys that talk, walk, fly, move, and even can be reshaped into another form (transformers). Digital immigrants spent more time outside playing outdoor games while digital natives find themselves glued to a screen to a portable or stationery device.
- Most digital immigrants do not feel comfortable with technology and are weary of using technology because it is new to them and because there are so many negative consequences of using the Internet like identity theft, viruses, etc. It is easier to continue to do those things that are comfortable like using a landline, writing and mailing letters, sending post cards, and socializing only in real life. It may not be as fast, but it feels safe. The digital native would look upon the socialization skills of immigrants and think of it is an archaic form of communication. Digital natives have access to technology either at home or school that will allow them to text, chat, skype, and interact with social media. Students who do not have cell phones text using their email or call someone on line using their email (Plante, 2012).
- Collaboration tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Online allows one to edit documents for group projects. Students are allowed to share documents to be edited. This is an excellent tool to use for group assignments. Students are able to work on documents without being at the same location (Walsh, n.d.)
- LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Google are social media websites that allows one to form professional and social networks online (Walsh, n.d.).
- Online sites like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google allows users to save data and have 24-hours access to the information no matter where the location of the user (Walsh, n.d.).
- Students can utilize Skype and Google Hangouts to have conversations with students in another class, across campus, or across the world. These websites can be used for collaboration on projects or group assignments as well as for personal interactions (Walsh, n.d.).
- Students use search engines to research data for reports, research papers, and projects. The five most commonly used search engines are Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ask, and AOL (“Top 15 Most Popular Search Engines, 2014).
- There is an abundance news out there and so little time to read it. These websites are web applications which collects web content like headlines, blogs, news, etc. in one location (Walsh, n.d.). This makes viewing easy (Mohan, 2011). Everyone needs to keep abreast of local, national, and international news because in some form or fashion our lives are impacted with it is a minor impact or a major one.
- There is an enormous amount of communication online. Multimedia involves images and sound. The programs listed above are used to edit images and videos. Instagram and Flickr are used for images, YouTube for videos, and Soundcloud for audio (Walsh, n.d.).
- Students can utilize Skype and Google Hangouts to have conversations with students in another class, across campus, or across the world. These websites can be used for collaboration on projects or group assignments as well as for personal interactions (Walsh, n.d.).
- Loomio is a free online tool for group-decision making. It allows dispersed groups to reach quickly and take constructive action (Walsh, n.d.).
- It is so important to organize oneself to avoid missing important deadlines and events. The above programs allow one to synchronize between technologies: cell phones, IPads, and computers (Walsh, n.d.)
- Whether you are a digital immigrant, a digital native, or a technologically challenged individual, the Internet has an abundance of resources that can enhance one’s life socially and educationally. Every website and every tool was designed to simplify man’s life.