By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. A Differently Moral-Ed Generation
Doug Johnson cites Ian Jukes who copies a New York Times article by David Pogue suggesting that kids today are 'diferently moral'. In my response I suggests that it is the nature of 'morality' - or, at least, what some publishers would like us to believe is morality - that is changing. More...
Intergénérationnel
14 février 2020
A Differently Moral-Ed Generation
04 février 2020
Générations nouvelles : début du travail avec les citoyens tirés au sort
Il y a un an, au coeur de la mobilisation des Gilets jaunes, le CESE rendait un avis inédit, tant sur le fond que dans la manière d'intégrer la parole citoyenne. "Fractures et transitions : réconcilier la France".
Cet avis a souligné le phénomène de « panne » de l’ascenseur social et confirmé l’existence de fractures générationnelles. Plus...
31 janvier 2020
Gen Z, Millennials are more open to continuous learning
Continuous learning helps generations feel fulfilled, accomplished--but many young adults feel pressured to learn new skills. More...
29 janvier 2020
Supports for First-Gen Students in Texas
By Madeline St. Amour. A Texas nonprofit has created a report card to score the state's public institutions on how well they serve first-generation, low-income students. More...
27 janvier 2020
La nouvelle génération d’Entreprendre Nord sort du bois
Le réseau nordiste de chefs d’entreprise Entreprendre Nord a dévoilé mardi sa promotion 2019. Cinquante-deux projets (et 82 lauréats) sont accompagnés par ce réseau qui a octroyé plus de 2,2 millions d’euros de prêts d’honneur cette année. Plus...19 janvier 2020
"OK Boomer !" ou l'intolérable mépris d'une génération
Par Joëlle Brunet-Labbez. A première vue, l'expression "OK Boomer" témoigne d'un intolérable mépris d'une génération pour une autre. Quelle incroyable arrogance que cette injure que certains Millenials adressent à leurs aînés. Plus...17 janvier 2020
What is the ideal method of delivering material to improve student welfare?
The internet is awash with descriptions of Gen Z, the generation to which I belong and the generation with the highest participation in higher education. Of course, no generation is a homogenous group but there are generalised traits which are interesting to examine from a student welfare perspective. I have pulled out three:- They are ‘sceptical about the cost and value of education’ , because they grew up during a recession;
- They value transparency and value communication that is ‘authentic, emotional and genuine’; and
- They are tech-savvy having been born into a world where technology and social media have always existed.
16 janvier 2020
#4: Higher-ed leaders: Here’s how Generation Z learns best
As much as Generation Z has embraced technology for social engagement, students very much still value an on-campus education experience. More...
What do millennials think of their college education?
While a majority of grads value their college education, many millennials indicated dissatisfaction with own preparation for employment. More...
11 janvier 2020
Lessons From a First-Gen, Working-Class Latinx Student
Alicia M. Reyes-Barriéntez shares five things she wishes she'd known when she left home to attend a predominantly white institution. More...
