THE EVOLVING CLASSROOM DYNAMICS
Hosted by: Jeremy McQuiggeStudent Transition Coordinator - Algonquin
College
Presentation OutlinePurpose: to highlight why things are evolving in our classrooms
Goals: 1) Introduce Generation Y2) 5-Insights on Engagement3) Non-homogeneous Learning
Environments4) 7-Factors in Student Persistence5) 7-Vectors of Student Development
Who am I?
• I am a Millennial/Gen-Y/Echo Boomer (1982-1995) • February 22, 1985• Eldest of 6 children who are all Gen Ys• Student Transition Coordinator, Academic
Partnerships• Ontario Coordinator & Canadian Network Chair,
National Orientation Directors Association
Some Fast Facts on both Y & ZGeneration YBorn 1982–1995At Algonquin 81% of population (est.)Needs to know the why or value of a task,
course, etc. Hyper-confident but hyper-confused about the
options.strong sense of civic duty, adept with moderntechnology, and great at teamwork70 million Generation Y employees
Generation ZBorn 1995 – 2010/12More individualistic / Self directed then Gen YAcademically proud Parents are advisors to this generation
Insights into Generation Y: 5 Key Thoughts for Developing
Engagement
1. Gen Y students are not gifted at multitasking
2. There is a clear ideology about the work/life balance3. The WHY or “Value” defines whether or not
engagement will occur4. Every aspect of the request must be held in “Context”
of the proposed value
5. Engagement is ever changing and is unique to the individual and their situation
THE ALGONQUIN POPULATION
Just who is sitting there in front…
Fast Facts: Student Population
Full-time Over 18,000 Continuing Education Over
36,000International Over 1,000
Age 25 or older 18%Age 20 – 24 35%Less than 20 46%
Female 50%Male 50%
PERSISTENCE FOR ALLLearning the value of…
PersistencePronunciation: /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/
noun[mass noun]
the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition:Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try
the continued or prolonged existence of something:the persistence of huge environmental problems
http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb0621940#m_en_gb0621940
7-Factors in Student PersistenceResearch is showing that all traditional, international and transfer students require a balance of these 7 factors.
Faculty is directly connected to:• Academic Related Skills• Academic Self-Confidence• Commitment to Academic
Goals
AND
• Social Support
CHECK-IN
What does this mean for your students?
7 Vectors of Student Development
1. Developing competence
2. Managing emotions
3. Moving through autonomy toward interdependence4. Developing mature interpersonal relationships
5. Establishing identity
6. Developing purpose
7. Developing integrity
CHECK-IN
Which of the 7 vectors do you feel we are responsible for in
the classroom?
Jeremy McQuiggeContact Info
Student Transition CoordinatorOffice of Academic Partnerships
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave. OttawaOntario Canada K2G 1V8
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