MILLENIAL

TEACHING

AND
LEARNING
“The Net Generation”
• Mil-len-nial
-Noun
-Plural noun: Millennials
• A person who reached young adulthood in
the early 21st century.
• U.S. Census Bureau defines the Millennial
generation as “Children born between
1982-2002”.
“Millennial Learner”
• They have a shorter attention span. 
• They prefer interactive, experiential and collaborative
learning. 
• They are very comfortable with technology. 
• They multitask. 
• They are driven by instant gratification. 
• They like informal and stimulating environments. 
• They prefer casual and friendly relationships with
teachers.
• They are often well-rounded.
TEACHING MILLENNIALS

• Establish learning outcomes.

• Make it meaningful
• Mix up the methods
• Deliver knowledge in small doses
• Create collaborative experiences
• Establish rapport
• Use course management systems
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Educate yourself about the concept of
generational differences
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Recognize the environmental and cultural
forces that
affect the Millennial Learner
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Understand how potential intergenerational
tension
may impact learning
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Millennials need guidance and focus in their
learning
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning

• Identify your teaching or

life philosophy
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Learn how to utilize
current eLearning
technologies
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Recognize that Millennials
value (and expect)
aesthetically appealing
educational presentations
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Emphasize opportunities
for additional help and
support
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Encourage modern forms
of curiosity and
exploration
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Recognize the importance
of team dynamics and
encourage collaboration
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Be fair and
straightforward
Twelve tips for facilitating
Millennials’ learning
• Identify the limits of multi-
tasking
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
1.Personalized Learning
⚬ A personalized approach recognizes that not all
students learn in the same manner.
• Educators can adjust their teaching methods in several
ways. They could:
⚬ Differentiate content difficulty;
⚬ Differentiate modes of delivery; and
⚬ Differentiate assessment strategies.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
2. Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity
• Equity: A goal of 21st Century educators is to achieve
equality of outcomes. Educators are attempting to close
achievement gaps between rich and poor. Hopefully one day
your family’s wealth will not determine how successful you
are at school.
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CENTURY EDUCATION

• Diversity: Diversity is now considered a strength in

classrooms. When students are different, they learn that
difference is okay. They befriend people of different
cultures and learn not to be afraid of other cultures
around them.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
• Inclusivity: We now believe that people of all ability
levels, physical disabilities, or learning disabilities
deserve to be included in mainstream classrooms. This
can help them contribute to mainstream life and show
them they are welcome and equal participants in the
world.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
3. Learning Through Doing
• When we are learning through doing, we:
• Have first-hand experience with applying information to the real
world.
• Get the opportunity to learn through trial-and-error (so we know why
something is true or not).
• Aren’t told something, but rather we discover things through our
engagement with the world around us.
• Learn information that isn’t just theoretical but can be applied to
things in our lives somehow.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
4. Rethinking Learner and Teacher Roles
• Teacher as Facilitator: The teacher is now a co-learner with the
students. The teacher may still need to control the environment by
making it safe and focused on learning. The atmosphere of the
classroom is still very much up to the teacher. However, teachers
are no longer just the authorities on topics. Instead, their job is to
help guide students as the students learn through active
processes.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
4. Rethinking Learner and Teacher Roles
• Active Students: Students learn through doing rather than
listening. The teacher is no longer the authority on knowledge,
so students need to come to conclusions themselves using
their critical thinking and creative skills.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
5. Community Relationships
• In multicultural societies, community members can also teach
us about how to best teach children within their cultures. For
example, children from Indigenous cultures may have grown
up with very different learning styles from other children in the
class. By engaging with local Indigenous people, teachers can
learn how best to teach those children in their class.
7 KEY FEATURES OF 21ST
CENTURY EDUCATION
6. Technology

• Modern technologies can be

incredibly helpful in classrooms
today. Walk into a classroom now
and you’ll be shocked at how much
things have changed in just a
decade. Technology is everywhere!
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CENTURY EDUCATION
7. Teacher Professionalization
• To ensure students get the best learning possible, teachers in
the 21st Century need ongoing training and support. They
need to know all the latest research on best teaching
practices. They need opportunities to ask questions
themselves, try out new strategies and learn from experts
throughout their career.
The Critical Attributes of
21st Century Education
1. Integrated and Interdisciplinary
Education in the 21st century is characterized by linkages
among various subject areas in an integrated manner. The
new approach promotes the utilization of learning from
various disciplines.
This critical attribute implies that teachers need to review the
school curriculum and identify strategies or ways on how
different subjects can be effectively linked to enhance the
learning experiences of students.
The Critical Attributes of
21st Century Education
2. Technologies and Multimedia
Education in the 21st century makes full use of available
Information and Communication Technology, or ICT (e.g.,
computers and the internet) as well as multimedia (e.g., using
audio- and video-based instruction) to improve teaching and
learning activities. The ability to find, evaluate, utilize, and
create information using technologies and multimedia, or
digital technology in general, is referred to as digital literacy.
The Critical Attributes of
21st Century Education
3. Global Classrooms
Education in the 21st century aims to produce global citizens
by exposing students to the concerns of the region and other
countries. They are encouraged to react and respond to
issues as part of their roles as global citizens.
This critical attribute implies that teachers need to include
current global issues/concerns, such as peace and respect for
cultural diversity, climate change, and global warming, in
classroom discussions.
The Critical Attributes of
21st Century Education
4. 21st Century Skills
Education in the 21st century promotes the skills needed to be
productive members of today’s society. It is not enough for
students to learn the basic skills of reading, writing, and
numeracy, but should develop in themselves skills that would
help them cope with life and work in 21st century communities.
These skills include, among others, critical and creative thinking
skills, problem solving and decision making, and ICT literacy and
skills. As a teacher, you are expected to possess these 21st
century skills before you can help your students develop these
skills.
Thank You