At the Online Educa Berlin 2008 conference, several presentations addressed the question: How should we deal with a new generation of learners who grew up with the Internet and who are currently entering our schools, universities and corporate learning centres? Who are they? What do they expect from their teachers and trainers? What sets them apart from previous generations? For more on this, click here
All About Generation Y
About Tony Bates
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.
Interesting. I work in K -12 public education in New Brunswick, Canada. I would echo your commnets about the so called Gen Y to include public school age learners. Some leaners ar econnected and are creating content online – some are not at all. The same applies to teachers.