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The Millennials
Shaunita Hyson
American Intercontinental University
EDU 642
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Who are
“The Millennials”?
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Millennials are…
 Born between 1980 and early
2000’s
 Very tech savvy
 Not afraid to speak up
 Short on attention
 Quick to retain small amounts of
information
 Strong ethical matters
+What makes
Millennials Different?
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Characteristics of Millennials…
 Like trial and error; no fear of
failure
 Learn well from each other
 Prefer not receive formal
instruction
 Like to be engaged and
entertained
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Strengths of Millennials…
 Team oriented
 Confident
 Globally concerned
 Cyber literate
 Media savvy
 Natural collaborators
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Millennials in the workplace…
 By 2025, majority of the
workforce will be Millennials
 Enjoy increased scheduling
flexibility and sabbaticals
 Prefer collaboration
 Technology is necessary
 Improve face to face
communication
 Not happy with simply following
orders
 Possess a strong ethical sense
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Millennials vs…
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Millennials vs. Baby Boomers
 Millennials
 Tech savvy
 Collaborators
 Volunteers
 Enthusiastic about work
 Use social media
 Baby Boomers
 Productive
 Hardworking
 Mentors
 Close to age of retirement
 Not easily adaptable
 Not as easy to collaborate
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Millennials vs. Generation X
 Generation X
 Eclectic
 Self-reliant
 Adaptive to change and
technology
 Job flexibility is important
 Millennials
 Tech savvy
 Collaborators
 Volunteers
 Enthusiastic about work
 Use social media
 Multitasking
+How do Millennials use
technology to learn?
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Formal Learning with Technology
 Millennial Formal Tech Uses
 Internet
 Computers/Laptops
 SMART Board
 Ipads/Tablets
 Web 2.0 Technologies
 Online classrooms
 Chat rooms
 Online Field Trips
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Informal Learning with Technology…
 Millennial Informal Tech Uses
 Social Networking
 Social Bookmarking
 Cell Phones/Smart Phones
 Blogs
 YouTube
 Social Media
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References
Carter, T., & Simmons, B. (2007). Reaching Your Millennials: A Fresh Look at
Freshman Orientation. Tennessee Library Association , 57 (1), 1-4.
Hubbard, J. (2013, August 29). Meet the Millenials. Finweek , 43.
Niles, P. (2011). Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Student. Community and
Junior College Libraries , 17, 47-51.
Putre, L. (2013, September). The March of The Millennials . Hospitals and Health
Networks , pp. 38-39.

EDU642 Unit 1 IP The Millennials

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    + The Millennials Shaunita Hyson AmericanIntercontinental University EDU 642
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    + Millennials are…  Bornbetween 1980 and early 2000’s  Very tech savvy  Not afraid to speak up  Short on attention  Quick to retain small amounts of information  Strong ethical matters
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    + Characteristics of Millennials… Like trial and error; no fear of failure  Learn well from each other  Prefer not receive formal instruction  Like to be engaged and entertained
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    + Strengths of Millennials… Team oriented  Confident  Globally concerned  Cyber literate  Media savvy  Natural collaborators
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    + Millennials in theworkplace…  By 2025, majority of the workforce will be Millennials  Enjoy increased scheduling flexibility and sabbaticals  Prefer collaboration  Technology is necessary  Improve face to face communication  Not happy with simply following orders  Possess a strong ethical sense
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    + Millennials vs. BabyBoomers  Millennials  Tech savvy  Collaborators  Volunteers  Enthusiastic about work  Use social media  Baby Boomers  Productive  Hardworking  Mentors  Close to age of retirement  Not easily adaptable  Not as easy to collaborate
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    + Millennials vs. GenerationX  Generation X  Eclectic  Self-reliant  Adaptive to change and technology  Job flexibility is important  Millennials  Tech savvy  Collaborators  Volunteers  Enthusiastic about work  Use social media  Multitasking
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    +How do Millennialsuse technology to learn?
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    + Formal Learning withTechnology  Millennial Formal Tech Uses  Internet  Computers/Laptops  SMART Board  Ipads/Tablets  Web 2.0 Technologies  Online classrooms  Chat rooms  Online Field Trips
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    + Informal Learning withTechnology…  Millennial Informal Tech Uses  Social Networking  Social Bookmarking  Cell Phones/Smart Phones  Blogs  YouTube  Social Media
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    + References Carter, T., &Simmons, B. (2007). Reaching Your Millennials: A Fresh Look at Freshman Orientation. Tennessee Library Association , 57 (1), 1-4. Hubbard, J. (2013, August 29). Meet the Millenials. Finweek , 43. Niles, P. (2011). Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Student. Community and Junior College Libraries , 17, 47-51. Putre, L. (2013, September). The March of The Millennials . Hospitals and Health Networks , pp. 38-39.

Editor's Notes

  • #9 In considering the workplace needs of the Millennial generation employers should keep in min the group of people that will be taking over the work place. It is stated that by the year 2025, Millennials will replace the retiring members of the Baby Boomer generation and become the majority leader in the workplace (Putre, 2013, p. 38). At the time of the switch, employers will need to consider increasing collaboration within the workplace, improving face-to-face communication and offering more technology to keep members of this generation. This generation is not interested in climbing their way up the ladder if they are not comfortable in their job. They will hold several jobs within their lifetime. Image retrieved from http://www.conecomm.com/millennials-close-at-moms-heels
  • #11 Image retrieved from http://www.business2community.com/strategy/millennials-gen-x-and-boomers-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-0470491#!2JzvL
  • #12 Baby Boomers are the generation of people born between 1946 and 1965; they range from age 40 to their late 60’s (Carter & Simmons, 2007). Unlike Millennials, Baby Boomers are described as “idealistic, competitive, questioning authority, and desire to put their own stamp on things” (Niles, 2011, p. 48). The children of the Baby Boomers are members of the Millennial generation. Image retrieved from https://www.google.com/search?q=millennials+images&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=iyanU_vHCMSKyATo-YEY&ved=0CB4QsAQ&biw=1275&bih=643#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Hckap5wW0dRLrM%253A%3BHUCXCYw7zqHJ0M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-oKUGPknTui8%252FUoJ3iraVVvI%252FAAAAAAAABFY%252FHsoncTYYjyY%252Fs1600%252Fmillennials_a7.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fthecpgscoop.blogspot.com%252F2013%252F11%252Fmillennials-and-new-value-of-shopper.html%3B1600%3B1359
  • #13 According to recent surveys, millennials will soon out number the Baby Boomers by several millions. Replacing them in the workplace and changing the face of business in addition to how it is conducted.
  • #14 Generation X is comprised of people in the approximate age range of 30’s to late 40’s. Niles, describes them as “eclectic, resourceful, self-reliant…and highly adaptive to both change and technology (Niles, 2011, p. 48).” Compared to their younger generation, the Millennials, Generation X members are considered to be serious revenue generators.  
  • #15 Image retrieved from http://www.digitaltonto.com/2012/some-hard-truths-for-millennials/
  • #16 Ten ways Millennials use technology for formal and informal learning
  • #17 Image retrieved from http://www.biztechmagazine.com/article/2012/08/millennials-impact-workforce-infographic http://blog.mindjet.com/2012/02/millennials-at-work-tools-and-trends/
  • #18 Millennials use technology in many forms. The internet is a major place to research and retrieve news and information. Members of this generation prefer using computers, laptops, tablets and I pads over reading traditional books. Each device contains its own electronic reader such as Kindle and Google Books. In the classroom teachers use SMART Boards to deliver fun and interactive lessons to students to keep them engaged and excited about learning. We 2.0 tools are also use to assist with learning and engagement in the classroom.
  • #19 Technology can be used informally for learning using various resources. Many Millennials use Cell Phones and Smart Phones to access apps and games on the go. This includes apps for education and leisure. Social Networking is used for employment and relationship purposes. Many use BLOGS as an outlet to promote business or enhance their learning.
  • #20 Image retrieved from http://xyzuniversity.com/2013/05/creating-loyalty-what-works-with-millennials/
  • #21 In conclusion, the Millennial generation is composed of tech savvy individuals who are interested in helping the world as a whole. They like information quickly and small bursts. They prefer that it be interactive and exciting. They are willing to work with others and they do very well in groups. Millennials are quickly advancing in the workplace, edging out the Baby Boomers and closing in on Generation X. They are creating a mark and leaving an impression on society. Pushing it in a forward direction and moving with the pace of technology.
  • #22 References References Carter, T., & Simmons, B. (2007). Reaching Your Millennials: A Fresh Look at Freshman Orientation. Tennessee Library Association , 57 (1), 1-4. Hubbard, J. (2013, August 29). Meet the Millenials. Finweek , 43. Niles, P. (2011). Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Student. Community and Junior College Libraries , 17, 47-51. Putre, L. (2013, September). The March of The Millennials . Hospitals and Health Networks , pp. 38-39.