One of the most important steps Higher Ed institutions can take towards teaching Millennials is to understand best practices that are becoming wide-spread in business and industry, methods that are already being applied during corporate training scenarios. Magnacca points out that “Millennials learn differently because of their lifelong relationship with technology. Organizations need to consider that contrast when designing learning strategies.” (Magnacca, 2018). He also notes that Millennials prefer hands-on experience to lectures, and organizations need to find ways to grab their attention. He also points out that an effective learning program can capitalize on their strengths, such as the capacity to process video more quickly than previous generations, and using mobile devices to rapidly exchange information.
Some of the strategies Magnacca recommends have already been employed by UOPX, such as using video lectures, and the student portal used to post this assignment can be considered a form of social media platform. In addition, the university offers an app that provides much of the same functionality as the student portal.
Reference
Magnacca, M. (2018, January 4). A Guide to Millenial Learning. Retrieved from Training: https://trainingmag.com/a-guide-to-millennial-learning/
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