Educating the Net Gen A.K.A. the Digital Natives or the Millennials

1. Educating the Net GenA.K.A. the Digital Natives or the Millennials Preparing Students for the 21st Century David Fusco - Director of Technology Operations; Assistant Professor of IT Juniata College

2. Goals of This Presentation Net Gen Demographics Background of who they are Today�s Learners Who�s coming next? What can we do?

3. Net Gen Demographics

4. The Net Generation Born in or after 1982 Gravitate toward group activity 8 out of 10 say �it�s cool to be smart� Focused on grades and performance Busy with extracurricular activities Identify with parents� values; feel close to parents Respectful of social conventions and institutions Fascination for new technologies Racially and ethnically diverse

5. Net Gen Experience Base Ctrl + Alt + Del is as basic as ABC They have never been able to find the �return� key Computers have always fit in their backpacks They have always had a personal identification number Photographs have always been processed in an hour or less Gas has always been unleaded Bert and Ernie are old enough to be their parents

6. What other Technologies can/do they access? Cable or satellite TV Videos, DVDs, CDs, Video games Graphing calculators Cell phones Text messaging, Internet access Digital and/or video camera Calculator, alarm clock, stop watch Distinct ring tones, �skins� Ipods, MP3 players, phones w/ players

7. How technology has shaped their view of the world They want it NOW They want it IN COLOR They want INTERACTIONS They are used to MULTITASKING They expect YOU (the instructor) to understand the technology They may not know how it works

8. They want it NOW They expect technology to be UBIQUITOUS Instant access to course materials Fast-loading graphics Instant feedback Email response Assignment/quiz grading Instant answers Google, Wikipedia, other online resources Instant access to student services Online registration Online grades

9. They want it in color PowerPoint presentations With all the �bells and whistles� Graphics (i.e. Flash animations) Videos, DVDs, Video games Interactive learning materials

10. They want INTERACTIONS They communicate with peers frequently using email, text messaging, instant messaging, cell phones, chat rooms Friends and associates Online friends Complete strangers Classmates

11. They are used to MULTITASKING They don�t sit quietly to do homework Can do homework, surf the net, IM friends, chat on the phone, and watch TV all at the same time They respond well to the use of more than one mode of delivery at a time Neuroplasticity- their brains are flexible because they�ve been flexed Use more than one method of delivery to enhance retention

12. They expect YOU to understand the technology They never experienced life before computers They used it in high school, if not sooner They are fast learners when it comes to figuring out how to use technology but� They may not understand how it works Rely on others for troubleshooting If something doesn�t work, they will hit the PANIC button (SEND) and email you for help

13. Background of who they are

14. Products of Their Environments Baby Boomers TV generation Typewriters Memos

15. Who has access?

16. Access and income

17. Profile of a Juniata Student (Rhodes, IA Survey, Fall 2005) Computer usage 3-5 = 13%; 6-10 = 60%; >10 = 26% Use of Internet 3-5 = 30%; 6-10 = 63%; >10 = 5% Word processing 3-5 = 25%; 6-10 = 64%; >10 = 9% E-mail 3-5 = 51%; 6-10 = 38% Have you created a PowerPoint presentation? 89% yes Have you created a web page? 71% no

18. Profile of a Juniata Student (Rhodes, IA Survey, Fall 2005) CMS experience? 72% no Computer at home? 98% yes Access to Internet at home? 97% yes Used library resources before? 68% yes What type of computer are you bringing? (96% total) notebook or laptop = 71%; tablet = 1.4% tower = 16%; none = 4%; unsure about style = 7%

19. Today�s Learners

20. Today�s Learners Digitally literate Mobile Always on Experiential Social

21. Net Gen Student�s Computer Use

22. Multitasking while online

23. Student in-class preferences

24. Age vs. online preferences

25. Who�s coming next?

26. In high schools Cradle-to-grave use of e-portfolios Not expert users; laptop as a tool Sense of entitlement to Internet access; any interruption is a violation of their rights  Prefer Internet research to library research Are exposed to problem-based learning, collaboration and computers in the classroom

27. Teen�s web use 100% use the Internet to seek information on colleges, careers and jobs 74% of teens use IM as a major communication vehicle vs. 44% of online adults 54% of students (grades 7-12) know more IM screen names than home phone numbers  The Internet is a primary communication tool 81% email friends and relatives 70% use instant messaging to keep in touch 56% prefer the Internet to the telephone

28. What kids want from the net

29. What can we do?

30. Challenges presented by the Net Generation We are not of the Net Generation Our college experiences were very different Classrooms and workspaces may not meet the needs of the Net Generation Technology-enhanced, informal classrooms and workspaces Technology changes rapidly Lifelong learning a must

31. Are you a Net Gen type? How do you write most documents? long-hand or at a keyboard? Are you constantly connected? Laptop? PDA? Cell phone? How many windows are typically open on your computer? Are you a multitasker? Do you play video or computer games? Do you download music? Does your cell phone have a camera? Do you prefer immediate responses or are you content to wait?

32. Balance between the old and new

33. Balance between the old and new Be engaging: challenge us; ask questions; show that you are excited about the subject Be responsive: voice/email; office hours still matter Be seen: we�d like to see you and get to know you outside of class Set boundaries: tell us when you�re available Use real world, relevant examples Not everything needs to be on the Web

34. Adding not replacing

35. Face-to-face classroom tips PowerPoint-enhanced lectures With sound and animation Rearrange classroom to facilitate collaborative learning and the use of technology Active learning Supplement online Post gradebook, PowerPoints, other materials from class

36. Teaching online tips Net generation prefer web-enhanced or hybrid courses to totally online Learn the technology Take a few courses Learn the student perspective Take a few online courses Stay connected through frequent communication with students Respond to emails Timely feedback and grading Provide online tutorials to show how to use the technology used in the course

37. What�s Changed at Juniata? Wireless � Residence halls, Academic buildings, most administrative buildings The # of servers (>70) and workstations (>1100) Increased use of cell phone / decreased use of in-room phones (students) Storage increase � SAN and DAM Facebook / Myspace use Internet Capacity �Smart� Classrooms Digital Video growth

38. What�s Changed at Juniata? Video Conferencing at RFS � FA06 Students are more mobile Gaming (students) Students want it �like home� Internet Cell coverage CATV Heightened security awareness Course Management System - Moodle

39. What�s Changed at Juniata? Network registration (students) MyJuniata application The Arch / WebAdvisor Dual Advisor signoff Increasing # of iPods / MP3 players Single signon / authentication Off-campus connectivity / VoIP IT as a marketing tool

40. Questions??? David Fusco fusco@juniata.edu http://faculty.juniata.edu/fusco