Teaching & Learning Center, Temple UniversityCITL Professional Development

Fox School of Business12/11/08

What is surprising about these students and the way they learn?

What strengths do you see these students bringing to learning?

  What do you see as challenges to

their learning?

Digital Multisensory (especially more visual) Connected Social networkers Multitaskers Success-oriented Expect immediacy Experience competing demands on time

To receive• Detailed syllabi• Instructions for assignments• Information about grading• Assignments and feedback throughout

semester• Equal treatment• Politely couched criticism

To participate actively in class

To be active participants

For faculty to• Be accessible• Be appropriately open• Maintain confidentiality• Listen• Provide encouragement• Maintain eye contact

Millennials American Universal design

Research-based Principles

Multisensory Diverse (in age, race, SES, preparation . . .)

Include multiple modes of representation, expression, engagement

Respect diverse ways of learning

Success- oriented Grades Career

Perform better with clear expectations

Conceptual Physical

Design and communicate for student success

Millennials American Practices Research-based Principles

Learn better by doing

Learn more through active participation

Incorporate active learning opportunities