Facilitating Learner Development & Socialization Flashcards
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Generational Differences
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Baby Boomers - 48-66
Workaholics; loyal to organization
Planning for retirement
Prefer Telephone or face-face communication
Gen X - 32-47
Dual career households;
Self reliant; not so loyal to organization
Want personalized feedback; Learn online
Prefer to communicate via cell phone
Millennial - 18-31
Want work to be fun; play games; self directed
Can multitask; can work in teams; active learners
Prefer to communicate/learn via Internet & email
Gen Next - 17
New to workforce; want recognition; techno savvy;
Want to learn THEIR way
Prefer to communicate/learn via Facebook;
handhelds; text; twitter
