Moving on From Millennials: Preparing for Generation Z

Shatto, Bobbi; Erwin, Kelly

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“…Generation Z are digital natives (Williams, 2015) who have been found in the literature to be tethered to, dependent on, and comfortable with, mobile devices, the internet, and social media (Claveria, 2017;Lenhart, 2015;Shatto & Erwin, 2016;Törőcsik, Szűcs, & Kehl, 2014;Williams, 2015) and this pilot study has provided detailed confirmation of the literature especially as it applies to minority learners. Additionally, Generation Z is confident, perhaps overly so, in both the literature and this study, in their technological abilities in the use of basic computer applications, social media, email, smart phones, and searching the Web Lenhart, 2015;Smith et al, 2013).…”

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“…Turkle (2011) presented this technological embeddedness as the concept of tethering, which she explained as "intense one on one relationships with machines" that has led to the development of a "networked culture" where people use technology as the "architect" of intimacies whereas social media is shaping the way people view themselves and their relationships. The literature finds that Generation Z has been raised tethered with mobile technologies, social media, and instant access to Web-based information omnipresent in their lives (Claveria, 2017;Lenhart, 2015;Shatto & Erwin, 2016;Törőcsik, Szűcs, & Kehl, 2014;Williams, 2015). Finally, Törőcsik et al (2014) explain that Generation Z is the first true "global generation" in the world having been encultured from birth to developing a multi-cultural and multi-national mindset.…”

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An Examination of Gen Z Learners Attending a Minority University

2018

Proceedings of the 2018 InSITE Conference

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Aim/Purpose: [This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2018 issue of the Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning, Volume 14] This presentation presents the preliminary findings of a survey that sought to examine the technology uses, needs, interests, career goals, and professional expectations of Generation Z college students Background: Students entering college today are part of Generation Z born in the late 90’s through 2016 making the oldest among them 20 or so years old. They already outnumber millennials and are the first true digital natives being born during the age of smart phone. They are the first generation that used a tablet before they could ride a bike, the first to have childhood friends that they engaged with electronically, and the first to have their baby photos and youthful milestones shared on social media. Their minds, relationships, learning preferences, emotional health, sense of self, have all been inexplicably shaped by constant exposure to screens and networked digital technologies, which the research shows in high doses changes the neural circuitry of developing brains, leading to shorter attention spans, stunted social skills and a heightened ability to multitask Methodology: In the fall of 2017 an online student perception survey was administered to students enrolled at a mid-Atlantic minority serving institution. The survey included a combination of dichotomous, Likert-scaled, and ranking questions. The survey was administered to students following completion of core computer concepts courses and explored their technology backgrounds, skills, perceived computing self-efficacy, and the role they predict technology will play in their future career Contribution: As Generation Z descends on college campuses, with their technology dominated backgrounds and different communications, learning, and social preferences, it is important to better understand this generation whose needs and expectations will help shape the future of higher education. Additionally, this study also provides research on a population (first-generation minority college students) that is expanding in numbers in higher education and that the literature, reports is impacted negatively by the digital divide and educational inequalities. This paper is timely and relevant and helps to extend our understanding of Generation Z. Findings: The findings show that Generation Z learners enjoy computer classes, feel that using computers comes easy to them; are experts in the use of social media, mobile operating systems, using a smart phone, searching the Web, and email. They reported that they want to be more technologically literate, want to be more skilled in computer software applications, and are interested in learning about cyber security. In terms of the future, most also believe that their career will require them to analyze information to inform decision making. Additionally, most believe that information security will be important to their future career. Finally, results affirmed that college computing courses remain important and that college students recognize that technology will play an important role in their career and that employers want to see job applications with strong technology skills. Recommendations for Practitioners: Generation Z learners enrolled in higher education need, and want, a wide range of technology courses available to them in order to help them meet the rapidly evolving demands of tomorrow’s workplace. Students overwhelmingly see the value in enhancing their technology skills especially in such areas as computer software applications, information management, and cyber security. Recommendation for Researchers: Institutions of higher education should invest in thorough and ongoing examinations of the information and technology literacy skills, needs, and perceptions of students. Impact on Society: Understanding the interests and needs of Generation Z learners is imperative to the future of higher education. Future Research: This survey is a work in progress that is part of a pilot study that is being used to help guide a much more sizable examination of Generation Z learners.

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An Examination of Gen Z Learners Attending a Minority University

2018

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“…Generation Z are electronic multitaskers [2,12] and have an "information-age mindset"; they have had access to streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube and can watch programs from anywhere on their smart devices. [16] Generation Z uses their smartphones for 15.4 hours per weeks, which is more time than they spend using any other electronic device; they spend less time watching television than do Baby Boomer and Generation X. [17] Students come to class with a cell phone, laptop, I-pad, or other tablet device that gives them immediate connection to the internet and to masses of information.…”

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“…[16] Because of their ability to access information immediately in a wired environment that results in instant answers, Generation Z students may not pay as much attention to detail as they could and may believe the first information they hear, instead of checking the accuracy of the facts they have heard or read. [7] They also may expect prompt feedback and may become frustrated if answers are not clear immediately.…”

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Generation Z students: Will they change our nursing classrooms?

Hampton¹,

Keys

2016

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The purpose of this paper will be to focus on characteristics of Generation Z students and to provide suggestions for how to create a meaningful learning environment for them. Students who are age 21 or younger, who were born in 1995 or after, are the new Generation Z students. As with any other generational cohort, Generation Z students have their own unique characteristics that influence their approach to education and work. This article presents information about the characteristics of Generation Z students, their views about education and work, information faculty need to understand about this group of students, and implications for nursing educators who are working with Generation Z students.

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“…Google information is remarkable; however, their ability to fully critique the validity of this information may be lacking (Shatto & Erwin, 2016). …”

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Leadership and Gen Z: Motivating Gen Z Workers and Their Impact to the Future

Baldonado¹

2018

International Journal of Managerial Studies and Research

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Moving on From Millennials: Preparing for Generation Z

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An Examination of Gen Z Learners Attending a Minority University

An Examination of Gen Z Learners Attending a Minority University

Generation Z students: Will they change our nursing classrooms?

Leadership and Gen Z: Motivating Gen Z Workers and Their Impact to the Future

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