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gladys l. on Dipity . "Baby Boomers. Millennials. Generation Z. Although some records exist nearly as far back as America’s beginnings of people naming the generations, these three generations are likely the most well-known today, although where one ends and the next begins is controversial. They come with their own stereotypes: the Baby Boomers don’t understand technology, the Millennials—people aged 18-34, according to a Forbes article from 2013—are entitled know-it-alls who spend more time on social media than on work, and Generation Z, people aged 17 and younger, is the “9/11” generation. According to Forbes, the Millenials are optimistic, but the people of Generation Z are realistic. The Millenials grew up in a world where they could walk to the gate to watch their grandparents’ planes land when they came to visit; Generation Z never knew a world without the fear of terrorism, without strict security and television shows where detectives chase down bomb threats ...

Generation X, Generation Y, Millennials, Digital Natives... Different ways to describe the kids we have in our classrooms.  But what are they like? What characteristics can you find in them? And most important for us... How do they learn? The main objective of this activity is to understand a little better what makes them tick, what is the best way to reach out and help them grow.  Watch the video and pick out the character traits mentioned or described. We will be sharing your findings and views.     Mashable , a leading source for news, information and resources for the Connected Generation published the following article which provides information on some of their key behaviours and attitudes.    Millennial Consumers: Engaged, Optimistic, Charitable What do you think are the implications of these findings?  Do they agree with your own experience?  Do you think this affects the way you teach? Now let´s see what happens with u...