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I Wanna Talk About Me YouI Wanna Talk About Me You

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Baby Boomers (40s-50s)Baby Boomers (40s-50s)

Generation X (60-70s)Generation X (60-70s)

MillennialsMillennials

MillennialsMillennials

MillennialsMillennials

Millennials (80s+)Millennials (80s+)

Generations ChangeGenerations Change

Generations ChangeGenerations Change

A Little Bit About the Environment and TimesA Little Bit About the Environment and Timesin which “Millennials” Grew Upin which “Millennials” Grew Up

Most watched-over and protected Most watched-over and protected generation in historygeneration in history

MillennialsMillennials

Hovered Hovered over byover by

““Helicopter Parents”Helicopter Parents”

A Little Bit About the Environment and TimesA Little Bit About the Environment and TimesIn which “Millennials” Grew UpIn which “Millennials” Grew Up

•came along at a time when adults came along at a time when adults started re-valuing kidsstarted re-valuing kids

•came along at a time when parents made came along at a time when parents made time to spend with their kidstime to spend with their kids

•have been exposed to advanced technology in have been exposed to advanced technology in every aspect of their lifeevery aspect of their life

•have been exposed to a world of instantaneous communication have been exposed to a world of instantaneous communication and with no boundaries of distance or time, i.e. cable TV, internet, and with no boundaries of distance or time, i.e. cable TV, internet,

cell phones, text messaging, etc.cell phones, text messaging, etc.

MillennialsMillennials

MillennialsMillennials Millennials have been much studied Millennials have been much studied

and written aboutand written about (For example: Neil Howe & William Strauss, (For example: Neil Howe & William Strauss,

Millennials Rising – The Next Generation)Millennials Rising – The Next Generation)

Let’s see if you are a classical Millennial, Let’s see if you are a classical Millennial, and if so,and if so,

Is what the “experts” write about you trueIs what the “experts” write about you true

MillennialsMillennials Experiences and Characteristics?Experiences and Characteristics?

Let’s outline what they have experienced Let’s outline what they have experienced in life and the characteristics these in life and the characteristics these

experiences have generatedexperiences have generated

As we go through the list, fill-out the As we go through the list, fill-out the following poll.following poll.

Experiences and CharacteristicsExperiences and CharacteristicsYesYes SomewhatSomewhat NoNo Experience or CharacteristicExperience or Characteristic

Heavily programmed activities by parents, guardians, teachers, Heavily programmed activities by parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, organizations, etc.coaches, organizations, etc.

Like working on projects and activities in teams.Like working on projects and activities in teams.

Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.

Don’t like to keep score Don’t like to keep score (no “winners”, “MVP”; reward “participation” & “experience”)(no “winners”, “MVP”; reward “participation” & “experience”)

Like immediate recognition Like immediate recognition (star on helmet, at-a-boy for good play versus end of season)(star on helmet, at-a-boy for good play versus end of season)

Consider your parent or guardian your “friend”.Consider your parent or guardian your “friend”.

Believe your parent or guardian “values” you and enjoys Believe your parent or guardian “values” you and enjoys spending time with you.spending time with you.

Like to please your parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.Like to please your parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.

Your parents like to “play” with you.Your parents like to “play” with you.

Easily bored if “nothing to do”Easily bored if “nothing to do”

Not worried about what your life will be like 20 years from now.Not worried about what your life will be like 20 years from now.

Respectful of authority figures (parents, guardians, teachers, Respectful of authority figures (parents, guardians, teachers, policemen, fire fighters, the President, etc.)policemen, fire fighters, the President, etc.)

% Response% Response

Score Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)(Sum 1 point for each check in column)

MillennialsMillennials Experiences and Characteristics?Experiences and Characteristics?

•Heavily programmed activities by parents, Heavily programmed activities by parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, organizations, etc. guardians, teachers, coaches, organizations, etc. (soccer Monday, church Wednesday, dance Friday, etc.)(soccer Monday, church Wednesday, dance Friday, etc.)

•Like working on projects and activities in teams.Like working on projects and activities in teams.

•Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.

•Don’t like to keep score .Don’t like to keep score . (no “winners” or “MVP”, rather the reward is in (no “winners” or “MVP”, rather the reward is in the “participation” and “experience” gained) the “participation” and “experience” gained)

MillennialsMillennials Experiences and Characteristics?Experiences and Characteristics?

•Like immediate recognition Like immediate recognition (star on helmet or at-a-boy for good play versus end (star on helmet or at-a-boy for good play versus end of season reward) of season reward)

•Consider their parent or guardian their “friend”.Consider their parent or guardian their “friend”. (“get ur done” together!)(“get ur done” together!)

•Believe their parent or guardian “values” them andBelieve their parent or guardian “values” them and enjoys spending time with them. enjoys spending time with them.

•Like to please authority figures Like to please authority figures (parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.)(parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.)

MillennialsMillennials Experiences and Characteristics?Experiences and Characteristics?

•Their parents like to “play” with them, and they likeTheir parents like to “play” with them, and they like to “play” with their parents. to “play” with their parents.

•Easily bored if “nothing to do”Easily bored if “nothing to do”

•Not worried about what their life will be like 20 yearsNot worried about what their life will be like 20 years from now. from now.

•Respectful of authority figuresRespectful of authority figures (parents, guardians, teachers, policemen, etc.)(parents, guardians, teachers, policemen, etc.)

Millennial’s Experiences and CharacteristicsMillennial’s Experiences and CharacteristicsSurveyed responses from 2005 SLOT Program – 80 College-Bound High School Juniors and SeniorsSurveyed responses from 2005 SLOT Program – 80 College-Bound High School Juniors and Seniors

YesYes SomewhatSomewhat NoNo Experience or CharacteristicExperience or Characteristic

71%71% 24%24% 5%5% Heavily programmed activities by parents, guardians, teachers, Heavily programmed activities by parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, organizations, etc.coaches, organizations, etc.

44%44% 49%49% 6%6% Like working on projects and activities in teams.Like working on projects and activities in teams.

35%35% 49%49% 16%16% Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.Like team based rewards/grades/recognition.

12%12% 42%42% 46%46% Don’t like to keep score Don’t like to keep score (no “winners”, “MVP”; reward “participation” & “experience”)(no “winners”, “MVP”; reward “participation” & “experience”)

37%37% 47%47% 16%16% Like immediate recognition Like immediate recognition (star on helmet, at-a-boy for good play versus end of season)(star on helmet, at-a-boy for good play versus end of season)

55%55% 36%36% 9%9% Consider your parent or guardian your “friend”.Consider your parent or guardian your “friend”.

90%90% 9%9% 1%1% Believe your parent or guardian “values” you and enjoys Believe your parent or guardian “values” you and enjoys spending time with you.spending time with you.

88%88% 12%12% 0%0% Like to please your parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.Like to please your parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc.

51%51% 41%41% 9%9% Your parents like to “play” with you.Your parents like to “play” with you.

43%43% 31%31% 26%26% Easily bored if “nothing to do”Easily bored if “nothing to do”

19%19% 27%27% 54%54% Not worried about what your life will be like 20 years from now.Not worried about what your life will be like 20 years from now.

86%86% 14%14% 0%0% Respectful of authority figures (parents, guardians, teachers, Respectful of authority figures (parents, guardians, teachers, policemen, fire fighters, the President, etc.)policemen, fire fighters, the President, etc.)

52%52% 32%32% 16%16% % Response% Response

6.36.3 3.93.9 1.91.9 Score Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)(Sum 1 point for each check in column)

MillennialsMillennials ExpectationsExpectations

Let’s determine how these experiences Let’s determine how these experiences have molded their expectations.have molded their expectations.

As we go through the list, fill-out the As we go through the list, fill-out the following poll.following poll.

ExpectationsExpectations

YesYes SomewhatSomewhat NoNo ExpectationExpectation

I expect instant gratification and satisfaction.I expect instant gratification and satisfaction.(When I do something, I and want to feel good about it right now)(When I do something, I and want to feel good about it right now)

I expect immediate feedback.I expect immediate feedback.(I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)(I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)

I expect rewards for participation, not individual accomplishment.I expect rewards for participation, not individual accomplishment.(I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment)(I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment)

I expect a reward for everything I do.I expect a reward for everything I do.(I expect a star or trophy for my contributions)(I expect a star or trophy for my contributions)

I expect to rise to the top quickly.I expect to rise to the top quickly.(I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss” while young)(I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss” while young)

I expect to work with teams, friends, positive people, and have fun.I expect to work with teams, friends, positive people, and have fun.(I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)(I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)

I expect to be respected by my teachers, boss and peers.I expect to be respected by my teachers, boss and peers.

I do not expect my “job” to control my life and other activities.I do not expect my “job” to control my life and other activities.

I expect to be challenged and learn new skills.I expect to be challenged and learn new skills.

I expect technology to increase, and I feel comfortable with it.I expect technology to increase, and I feel comfortable with it.

I have optimistic expectations about the future.I have optimistic expectations about the future.

I expect to volunteer and be civic minded.I expect to volunteer and be civic minded.

% Response% Response

Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)

MillennialsMillennials Millennial’s Expectations?Millennial’s Expectations?

•Expect instant gratification and satisfaction.Expect instant gratification and satisfaction. (When I do it I want to feel good about it right now.)(When I do it I want to feel good about it right now.)

•Expect immediate feedback. Expect immediate feedback. (I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)(I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)

•Expect to be rewarded for participation, not Expect to be rewarded for participation, not individual accomplishment. individual accomplishment. (I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment.)(I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment.)

•Expect a reward for everything they do.Expect a reward for everything they do. (I expect a star or trophy for my contributions.)(I expect a star or trophy for my contributions.)

MillennialsMillennials

MillennialsMillennials Millennial’s Expectations?Millennial’s Expectations?

•Expect to rise to the top quickly. Expect to rise to the top quickly. (I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss”(I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss” while I am still young and can enjoy it.) while I am still young and can enjoy it.)

•Expect to work with teams, friends and positiveExpect to work with teams, friends and positive people, and have fun. people, and have fun. (I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)(I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)

•Expect to be respected by teachers, boss and peers.Expect to be respected by teachers, boss and peers.

•Do not expect job to control their life and otherDo not expect job to control their life and other activities. activities.

MillennialsMillennials Millennial’s Expectations?Millennial’s Expectations?

•Expect to be challenged and learn new skills.Expect to be challenged and learn new skills.

•Expect technology to increase and are very Expect technology to increase and are very comfortable with it. comfortable with it.

•Optimistic expectations about the future.Optimistic expectations about the future.

•Expect to volunteer and be civic minded.Expect to volunteer and be civic minded.

Millennial’s ExpectationsMillennial’s ExpectationsSurveyed responses from 2005 SLOT Program – 80 High School StudentsSurveyed responses from 2005 SLOT Program – 80 High School Students

YesYes SomewhatSomewhat NoNo ExpectationExpectation

30%30% 48%48% 22%22% I expect instant gratification and satisfaction.I expect instant gratification and satisfaction.(When I do something, I and want to feel good about it right now)(When I do something, I and want to feel good about it right now)

61%61% 26%26% 13%13% I expect immediate feedback.I expect immediate feedback.(I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)(I want to know my score, grade, reward, right now.)

16%16% 56%56% 28%28% I expect rewards for participation, not individual accomplishment.I expect rewards for participation, not individual accomplishment.(I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment)(I want rewards based on the team’s accomplishment)

4%4% 19%19% 77%77% I expect a reward for everything I do.I expect a reward for everything I do.(I expect a star or trophy for my contributions)(I expect a star or trophy for my contributions)

34%34% 34%34% 32%32% I expect to rise to the top quickly.I expect to rise to the top quickly.(I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss” while young)(I expect to make a good salary and be the “boss” while young)

87%87% 12%12% 1%1% I expect to work with teams, friends, positive people, and have fun.I expect to work with teams, friends, positive people, and have fun.(I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)(I want to like and be liked by my co-workers.)

90%90% 9%9% 1%1% I expect to be respected by my teachers, boss and peers.I expect to be respected by my teachers, boss and peers.

67%67% 27%27% 6%6% I do not expect my “job” to control my life and other activities.I do not expect my “job” to control my life and other activities.

95%95% 5%5% 9%9% I expect to be challenged and learn new skills.I expect to be challenged and learn new skills.

78%78% 16%16% 6%6% I expect technology to increase, and I feel comfortable with it.I expect technology to increase, and I feel comfortable with it.

65%65% 33%33% 2%2% I have optimistic expectations about the future.I have optimistic expectations about the future.

70%70% 27%27% 2%2% I expect to volunteer and be civic minded.I expect to volunteer and be civic minded.

58%58% 26%26% 16%16% % Response% Response

7.07.0 3.13.1 1.91.9 Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)Score (Sum 1 point for each check in column)

Generation GapGeneration Gap

Baby Boomers and Generation Xers Baby Boomers and Generation Xers may have may have

different different ExpectationsExpectations than Millennials than Millennials

This is how “This is how “Generation GapsGeneration Gaps” Arise” Arise

Generation GapGeneration Gap

Let’s explore a couple of Let’s explore a couple of

examples of how this examples of how this

““Generation Gap” Generation Gap” due to due to

““Different Expectations”Different Expectations”may cause may cause

““Generations to ClashGenerations to Clash””

Clash of GenerationsClash of Generations

Millennials:Millennials:Expect a reward based on how hard they Expect a reward based on how hard they

worked, and not necessarily on what they have worked, and not necessarily on what they have accomplished, henceaccomplished, hence

•Millennials may expect grade inflationMillennials may expect grade inflation

Clash of GenerationsClash of Generations

Millennials:Millennials:

Like working on projects and activities in teams,Like working on projects and activities in teams,andand

Like team based rewards/grades/recognition, Like team based rewards/grades/recognition, hencehence

•Millennials may expect to be rewarded for the Millennials may expect to be rewarded for the team’s accomplishments, even if your work on the team’s accomplishments, even if your work on the

team is sub-parteam is sub-par

Clash of GenerationsClash of Generations

MillennialsMillennials::

Expect “teamwork” & “organized activities”, and do Expect “teamwork” & “organized activities”, and do not consider “helping each other” as wrong, hencenot consider “helping each other” as wrong, hence

•Millennials may not understand “My Generation’s” Millennials may not understand “My Generation’s” definition of scholastic dishonesty (cheating!)definition of scholastic dishonesty (cheating!)

•Millennials may Google and cut-and-paste and Millennials may Google and cut-and-paste and plagiarize, without proper citation.plagiarize, without proper citation.

•Millennials may help each other on take home exams, Millennials may help each other on take home exams, lab reports, etc. that are supposed to be completed alone.lab reports, etc. that are supposed to be completed alone.

Clash of GenerationsClash of Generations

Millennials:Millennials:Expect to rise to the top quickly, henceExpect to rise to the top quickly, hence

•Millennials may expect a high beginning salary.Millennials may expect a high beginning salary.

•Millennials may expect to move up the ladder Millennials may expect to move up the ladder quickly, maybe without paying your dues.quickly, maybe without paying your dues.

Clash of GenerationsClash of Generations

Millennials:Millennials:Do not expect job to control their life and otherDo not expect job to control their life and other

activities, hence activities, hence

•Millennials may not be willing to put in the time Millennials may not be willing to put in the time some jobs require, i.e. “pay your dues”.some jobs require, i.e. “pay your dues”.

MillennialsMillennials

Let’s not end on negatives Let’s not end on negatives

about the “about the “MillennialsMillennials””

Millennials - PositivesMillennials - Positives

Positives about these “Millennials”Positives about these “Millennials”•violent crime, tobacco and alcohol use,violent crime, tobacco and alcohol use,

and teen pregnancy are down and teen pregnancy are down•aptitude test scores, optimism about the future, and trust of mom & dad, aptitude test scores, optimism about the future, and trust of mom & dad,

authority and government are up authority and government are up •you are the most respectful students I have ever taughtyou are the most respectful students I have ever taught

•your teamwork skills may be synergistic and allow you to accomplish your teamwork skills may be synergistic and allow you to accomplish moremore

•you are the best well educated, technologically advanced, and you are the best well educated, technologically advanced, and technologically comfortable generation in the history of the universe (as we technologically comfortable generation in the history of the universe (as we

know it)!know it)!

Some feel you Millennials become the Some feel you Millennials become the Next Great GenerationNext Great Generation

What Should BeWhat Should BeYour “Realistic” ExpectationsYour “Realistic” Expectations

Millennials must realize:Millennials must realize:”My Generation” will assign their grades, hire them, ”My Generation” will assign their grades, hire them,

promote them, and fire them.promote them, and fire them.

They must learn how to live and function inThey must learn how to live and function in“My Generation’s System”“My Generation’s System”

Until of courseUntil of courseMillennials Become the “Established Generation” Millennials Become the “Established Generation”

and then they start setting the “Rules”and then they start setting the “Rules”

Millennials RisingMillennials RisingIt’s not too far down the line!It’s not too far down the line!

The Millennial’s day is coming!The Millennial’s day is coming!