1. Making Theory Work in the Classroom An innovative way to fascinate intergenerational students

2. Generation Categories Builders (GI Generation) ◦ 1925-1945 ◦ 59MM Boomers ◦ 1946-1964 ◦ 74MM (Boomer) Busters (Generation X) ◦ 1965-1983 ◦ 67MM Bridgers (Generation Y, Millennials) ◦ 1980-2000 ◦ 73MM

3. Family In your groups, organize family traits by generation

4. Family Answers : In a mixed generation classroom, how does understanding family traits relate to teaching? How might you adapt your lectures to an intergenerational classroom?

5. Influences & Religion In your groups, organize major influences, religious characteristics and core values by generation

6. Influences & Religion Answers : How can we integrate a faith based lesson to our students in a intergenerational manner?

7. Response to Authority and Work Ethic In your groups, organize response to authority and work ethic by generation

8. Response to Authority and Work Ethic Answers : How do you motivate students with varying responses to authority and work ethic in a unified manner in the classroom?

9. Education In your groups, education, characteristics, assets, and liabilities by generation

10. Education Answers: How can you balance the assets and liabilities of the various generations in a classroom into a successful learning team environment? How do generational characteristics influence learning teams?

11. Learning and Communication Styles Sensory Modality/Mode of Expression Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Processing Serial Parallel

12. How does a Professor “get to” all Students in one classroom? Power Posters Determine topics - include theory, scripture and example Plan Poster Design Create Power Poster Present Power Poster

13. Pitfalls!

14. Questions? Thank you for your participation!