PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS

SANTA BRBARA, DR. GUIOMAR CA. OCT. 5, 2013 ALVAREZ BORRS (GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AZ.)

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS CHARACTERISTICS

7/30 Technology = lives 24/7 35 + Millennial students brains are wired differently Family life

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS CHARACTERISTICS

Against traditional styles Demand technology-rich learning and feedback Accept people of different race, religion, sex, political values and social justice Females (57%) postsecondary activities

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS CHARACTERISTICS

-3 hours of homework Need study skills Instructors (honesty, plagiarism, reliable source) ? The MG = consume information / to contribute, develop and publish info in the web.

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS TEACHING STRATEGIES

1. Show graphics first Students remember 10% of what they read 20% of what they heard 30% of what they see/heard 50% if they watch someone do something while they explaining it 90% if they do it themselves

95% if they teach to others

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS TEACHING STRATEGIES

2.

Tell the students what they are going to use as a result of a lesson. (Teach from the whole to the part).

Necesito unas enchiladas de pollo! Rpido!

Ya estn listas! Ya se las cocin!
Indirect Object Pronoun me te le se Direct Object Pronoun me te lo / la

nos
les se

nos
los / las

3. Start with concrete concepts and then move to the abstract 4. Integrate technology into your teaching http://animoto.com/play/QesP3MFNdv35OQUsdO2LRA jeopardylabs.com/play/plazas-cap-5-bolivia-y-paraguay Jeopardy Espaa: Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009

PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS TEACHING STRATEGIES

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PICTURING MILLENNIAL STUDENTS TEACHING STRATEGIES

5. Take into consideration that Millennial students do not like to stay too long on one task due to the ways their brains are wired. 6. Plan the activities from a group to teamwork.

7. Engage students as teachers, leaders and presenters. (Students explaining different topics about the country. Video)

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
The 21st century learning skills are based on thinking critically, collaboration, communication, analyzing information and problem solving. a. Use an e-book instead of static book (critical thinking) b. Virtual learning (analyzing info)

c. Online library (analyzing info)

d. Smartphone, iPads (communication) e. YouTube to show diversity (communication)

BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://animoto.com/play/QesP3MFNdv35OQUsdO2LRA

jeopardylabs.com/play/plazas-cap-5-bolivia-y-paraguay
Jeopardy Espaa: Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009 Unesco: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCDUl04lfLs