The document discusses the differences in preferences between older and newer generations in their education. It notes that classes like gardening have been replaced by computer activities, and vocational classes have been replaced by an English, math and science-focused curriculum. The document also outlines some of the key differences in how older and newer generations learn, such as newer generations preferring multi-tasking, visuals, hypermedia, social and fun learning compared to older generations. It concludes that teachers need to connect with digital learners by tapping into their digital fluency and using multimedia, problem-solving activities, and relevant learning.

1. Preferences of
the Technology
Generation
CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril

2. Introduction
What the old
generation likes
may not be the
same as what the
new generations
prefers in their life,
work and leisure
Much of the good
things enjoyed by
elders when they
were students are
no longer available
in the new
generation
What were
replaced today that
previous
generations like the
most:
• Gardening class
replaced by
computer
activities
• Vocational,
cultural and
values classes
with English math
and science based
curriculum
CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril

3. The states formerly stresses agricultural and
vocational – based curriculum but later on
the law-makers changed their perspective to
keep abreast with the current trend in
education
In the field of education, it is important that
critical differences in perceptions between
old and young which create a generation gap
need to be discussed
CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril

4. The Gap is Evident
Old or Past Generations Young or New Generations
Single-Track Activity Patterns Multi-Track Activity Patterns
Texts Visuals
Linear Media Hyper Media
Independent Learners Social Learners
Learning To Pass The Test Learning To Do
Delayed Reward Instant Gratification
Rote Memory Fun Learning
CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril

5. In Conclusion
Teachers need to connect with digital learners and not think of
them as entering their past 30 years old traditional world
While there are apparent setbacks or limitations to digital
learning, these are opportunities to tap through the following
• The new learner’s digital fluency with visual learning with the use of
audiovisuals, media and multimedia
• using hyperlinked multimedia for projects that enhance work focus and
reflection
• Problem-solving activities to suit the new generation’s style and preference
for fun and relevant learning
CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril

6. CHRISTOPHER D. BALUBAYAN
Instructor
Educational Technology 2
St. Peter College of Toril