This document discusses four generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y (Millennials), and Generation Z. It provides key details about each generation including current population sizes in the US, defining experiences, and characteristics. The document notes that Baby Boomers are the largest retiring generation in history and Generation Z is currently the youngest at ages 0-9, having grown up immersed in technology. In conclusion, it lists three references for further information about generational differences and their implications for education.

1. Future Generations of
Students
Future Generations of
Health Care Professionals
University of Saint Augustine
Doctorate of Health Sciences
Higher Education

2. Baby Boomer Generation
Current Population: 33
million in U.S.
TV: 1952
Slide Rules No Calculators!
Optimistic Regarding Future
Living the American Dream
Largest Retiring Body in History
War Protestors & Hippies
Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Out

3. Generation X
Current Population: 41
million in U.S.
“Lost Generation” – Latchkey Kids
High Divorce Rates
Not as Optimistic about the Future
Best Educated with 29% Obtaining BS or
Higher
They Dropped Out by Never Tuned In
Calculators, High-Speed Copiers, and

4. Gen Y - Millenniums
Current Population: 71
million
Largest group since the Boomers
Very Sophisticated in Their Tastes
Immune to Market Strategies –Free
Thinkers
1 in 9 have Credit Card Paid by Parent
Cable TV, Satellite
Radio, Internet, eZines, Cellphones, Online
Education,

5. Gen Z - Net Gen’s
Current Population: 23 million
& rapid growth
Current Age: 0-9
Not Much Known About This Group-Yet!
Growing up immersed in High Levels of
Technology Surrounding Them
Hallmarks: Customized Instruction,
Homeschool
Smartphones, Computers,
Satellite TV, Robotics

6. References
Evans, R.R., and Forbes, L. (2012). Mentoring the ‘Net Generation’: Faculty
perspectives in health education. College Student Journal, 42(2), 397-404.
Oblinger, D.G., and Oblinger, J.L. (2005). Educating the net generation. Retrieved
from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/pub7101.pdf
Schroer, W.J. (n.d.). Generations X, Y, Z and the others. Retrieved from
http://www.socialmarketing.org/newsletter/features/generation2.htm