Welcome and Introductions Today’s Generation Sonya Addison-Stewart Career Academy Coordinator Berkeley County School District

Agenda Define Today’s Generation Characteristics Explore their priorities and needs Identify Strategies for working with Today’s Generation

Notes Not an expert – Facilitate Discussion There is overlap in the different generations Today’s generation will be used to describe millennials, Generation Y and Z

Today’s Generation - Years Millennials 1977- 1995 Generation Z 1996 - 2012 Generation ?

What we Know about Today’s Generation Each generation consists of a nearly 20 years span Has a unique set of values Reacts to the generation before them Those born on the “cusp” may have blended set of characteristics Looks at the next generation skeptically “these kids today”

What typical characteristics of Today’s Generation did you see in the video?

Stats 96% own a smartphone 85% uses social media 50% will be connected online up to 10 hours per day 33% watches 1 hour of online video per day Has attention span of 8 seconds Pew Research Center

Attributes Can receive and send multiple sources of information rapidly Screen oriented Are true digital natives Want to be taken seriously Admire transparency Exceptionally resilient FOMO Heidi

Values Very conscious about the environment and world events Have a positive outlook Embrace flexibility Health conscious Family oriented Work-life balance Value Privacy – (Double Standard)

Priorities/Needs Mobility Virtual Experiences Customization Need to know Why Globally oriented Social network influenced Electronic communication Ability to personalize and customize choices Desire speed and efficiency in all settings Result-oriented Need instant gratification Budget was approved on October 15, 2018.

Priorities/Needs Social and connected Up-front goal and expectation setting with clear description of ‘how to succeed’ Experience and merit-based over pure seniority Work-life balance Expect to participate in leadership and have a say in organizational processes Budget was approved on October 15, 2018.

Strategies Frequent and quick feedback Interactive learning Technology heavy Teamwork Guidance Manage confidence Personalize education

Discuss strategies you think will work well with Today’s students.

Strategies Empower students to be creative Make information graphical Explain relevancy Think how you communicate Break up instruction into smaller segments Be clear in expectations Be centered on problem solving versus problem answering

Final Notes Recognize and accept Today’s Generation for who and what they are Innovate delivery, change methods, and be fearless.