https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz Take aways from the video? What are your thoughts about Generation Z? What challenges do you see with teaching Gen Z? How would a flipped or blended classroom environment affect Gen Z students? en-us 2019-02-28 15:11:43 UTC 2019-08-15 16:48:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/230265115/8188a9cbdd6e8e62456593745c4da161/bit32.png reswanson https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338921871 As a millenial, I'm so used to my peers wanting to connect via text, twitter, etc. and I'm tied to my phone... I find it interesting that my students would prefer face to face communication but are at the same time more attached to their technology. As digital natives, they are more likely to see technology as integrated and essential in their lives vs. how I see technology as something new most of the time, things that I want to "try," new  ways to connect, etc... whereas they see it as having always been there. My students always find it interesting when I talk about old technologies and when there were no cellphones! 
I think challenges are there with keeping attention, and with ensuring they are engaged with the classroom! From the description in this video, our students are more likely to connect with project based learning focused on real world problems..so how do we move away from the "old way" of teaching and innovate in ways that will connect with our students? We have to remember that they are not the same learners that we were, so the same old things may not/won't work! 
I think a flipped classroom would work well with gen z students, because they could connect with the information in a way that is comfortable for them and not "boring." Finally, I think then having them respond face to face or with something like flipgrid to connect with each other and respond to the content is beneficial. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338921871 staci_bumgarner https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922213 I can absolutely see how their future jobs will look like something that we are completely unfamiliar with. I see the qualities listed in the video in my personal children. They must be passionate about the work they do or they are totally uninterested and unproductive.]]> 2019-03-07 15:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922213 justick https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922372 As a mother of a kindergarten it is hard to imagine that 65% of his class will have a job one day that currently does not exist.  Watching this video is a reminder to always be a life long learner as an educator.  Which can be a challenge for those that like to do the same mundane lessons. We need to watch for trends, look for innovative ways to make connections with our content through the use of technology. Having an environment that is blended or flipped will help Gen Z students be more engaged and  make the learning relevant for their lives.

]]> 2019-03-07 15:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922372 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922546 We dont know what kind of jobs they will have but can prepare them to work with others, problem solve and we can integrate technology to do this to better prepare them]]> 2019-03-07 15:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922546 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922922 With this changing generation, we must provide them with open-minds and the ability to use their resources, collaborate and solve problems. This will prepare them for a variety of jobs we have yet to discover.]]> 2019-03-07 15:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338922922 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923197 As the world is ever changing, we must ensure that our practices for teaching, engaging and reaching each and every child is evolving and changing as well. That may mean that we can't do what we dis last year, last month or even last year. We must be open to change DAILY!]]> 2019-03-07 15:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923197 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923225 As a parent of a Gen Z, it was interesting to see what Gen Z thinks of themselves. Trying to learn how to mix their world into education while fighting the beliefs and concerns of previous generations and preparing this generation for jobs not yet created is a challenge! ]]> 2019-03-07 15:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923225 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923343 The comment that the jobs that we are training these students for do not even exist today.  That is both really exciting and a challenge.  This is why we need to be letting them collaborate and attempt to solve problems with technology.  In many cases they already know the basics and want to try and learn how to use tools in different way.  I also like the idea that there needs to be an emphasis on solving real world problems.

]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923343 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923384 Students that we are teaching today more than likely will work in jobs that have yet to be created. Most will want to have their own business and work in a relaxed environment. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923384 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923389 Gen Z students are definitely more technologically advanced than most of us as educators are prepared for. However they lack many of the skills necessary to be successful in today's world albeit ever changing. They lack the communication skills and empathy  that are necessary to become productive members of society whether it be technology driven or not. I think integration of technology is extremely important but, how can we teach other necessary skills through the use of technology?

]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923389 laurenbarbour https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923418 We are responsible for educating children that will hold jobs that possibly do not currently exist. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923418 dvherring https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923569 As a high school teacher, I can see this coming into fruition. Students are having a harder time focusing on classroom assignments the way I was used to. I graduated from high school in 2008. Technology has come a long way since then. As a math teacher, it is extremely difficult to find ways to incorporate technology. However, I am open to learning more ways I can blend technology to prepare my students for what they may need in the future. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923569 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923572 passion driven]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923572 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923671 Even more important to teach GOOD CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY!]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923671 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923835 The statistics in the video are so interesting and So True. I see it in my 17 year old son. We are preparing students for jobs that don't exist yet and we have to find innovative ways to meet their needs and engage them. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923835 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923849 2019-03-07 15:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923849 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923869 What stuck with me is that they don’t know the world without the internet.]]> 2019-03-07 15:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338923869 cgfernandez94 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924048 Assignments should allow for multi-tasking and collaboration in flexible spaces.]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924048 paul_proper1 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924061 It said that they are my likely to choose jobs based on interests which means we may need to allow more exploration of those interests. It gave more insight about this generation other than technology. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924061 tjoyner13_4 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924110 I agree that this generations goals and aspirations are so different from people of my generation, so as a teacher librarian I feel understanding blended and flipped learning is essential to help students to progress to the goals they have for themselves later in life, and the successes they want to experience.]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924110 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924118 Students thrive in a setting where technology is used to enhance instruction. Collaboration with effective technology use is key. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924118 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924161 Most of their jobs haven't been created yet.

]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924161 seaton10 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924171 Sounds ambitious and exhausting. Crazy that most elementary students will work in jobs that don't even exist yet. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924171 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924181 Technology will either be a big blessing or]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924181 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924377 Why are we still assessing in old school multiple choice (EOG) tests? And using that data to make decisions?]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924377 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924404 The students are driven by passion and technology.]]> 2019-03-07 15:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924404 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924532 Not only is Generation Z different than Millenials and Generations before, they are ahead of the world. The educational system must shift to capture the greatness of these students. The video makes a lot of educational battles clearer to understand.]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924532 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924691 Instead of judging we need to spend more time trying to understand and reaching the needs of other generations.]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924691 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924737 Skills over content are important. We need to develop the critical thinking skills and focus on problem solving over rote recitation of content]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924737 wallisj1 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924769 How can we create environments for students to multitask and also STAY on task? How can we prepare the "low-focus" generation for standardized testing? ]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924769 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924778 I used the quote last week with my students that a job they could have in their future probably has not been created yet. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924778 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924783 I will say that sometimes the challenge is Gen X kids sometimes feel they can get all their learning from technology and don’t need a live teacher. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924783 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924910 I believe that it is my responsibility to help prepare my students to take their place in the Generation Z world. This video has provided me with the platform from which I need to start reflecting- What is my role in facilitating my students as Generation Z learners.]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924910 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924992 The fact that 65% of our students will have jobs that don't even exist yet reminds me that we need to teach kids SKILLS, not memorize content. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338924992 mfaughn1 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925234 I think what struck me the most was the quote that "they want to solve real problems." This is so true... I see this in my students all the time. They constantly ask the question "why does this matter" because they want it to be relevant.]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925234 lisa_shaw2 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925441 I think that if we are truly going to change education to match Gen Z's learning characteristics, we have to change HOW we teach

]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925441 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925446 Really eye opening that we are suppose to prepare students for jobs that do no exist yet....

]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925446 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925470 Definitely need small group communication skills with these students. Must be able to persevere in a group setting.]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925470 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925525 Very interesting!!!!]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925525 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925605 Many parents want to stick to what they know. This will NOT help Gen Xers to succeed. As educators we have to prepare these kids for unknowns.]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925605 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925608 Gen Z is used to engaging online so it makes sense to use flipped learning to reach students. ]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925608 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925734 Our perception of Generation Z may be scewed... are we looking at them with the same lense we look at digital immigrants with? ]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925734 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925763 we need a big challenge in front us! We need to prepare pretty well to embrace Generation Z.]]> 2019-03-07 15:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338925763 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926115 A 30% pay cut to work for a company they believe in is huge]]> 2019-03-07 16:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926115 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926304 My students are obsessed with snapchat and the statistic about their social communication primarily being through snapchat is true for my students!]]> 2019-03-07 16:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926304 faggiolid https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926351 We need to customize our lessons to the learning style of the current students and not necessary the way we would learn!

]]> 2019-03-07 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926351 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926545 I think it will be difficult to keep things new and engaging because of their ability to access new information almost constantly, and how quick they move on to the next new thing.  Fortnight to Apex Legends

]]> 2019-03-07 16:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926545 jessica_sutton https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926640 The stereotypes of both millennials and Gen Z are wrong.  They're not lazy or selfish.  They're just different from us old folks.  We need to stop judging them and trying to make them into us.  Meet them where they are.

]]> 2019-03-07 16:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926640 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926826 interesting to think about what jobs will look like in the future.]]> 2019-03-07 16:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338926826 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338927122 Gen Z super careful tech using......extremely dramatic when unpluggedand  together....diversity is celebrated]]> 2019-03-07 16:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338927122 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338930619 Using flipped learning in the classroom and from home will help many students succeed that need to see the examples worked again. It is so exciting to contemplate what other jobs might be available to them in the future.]]> 2019-03-07 16:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338930619 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338930753 We need to show them the things they are capable of doing with tech. It's great that they are willing to dive in, but that doesn't mean they know how to swim.]]> 2019-03-07 16:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338930753 dianaobando https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338949890 I Love this kind of environments for teaching. They alow the students to tap into technology which they love and be creative and hads on which is not traditional teaching . ]]> 2019-03-07 16:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/338949890 dana_page https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374814490 It's wild to me how many students have a traceable digital footprint. As educators we need to be aware of their online presence, and make sure that we are teaching them online safety. Additionally, the fact that students are accustomed to being so digitally savvy, it's ever increasingly more important that we incorporate as many digital tools as possible into our instruction.]]> 2019-08-15 16:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374814490 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815869
Th]]> 2019-08-15 16:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815869 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815936 2019-08-15 16:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815936 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815939 The video stated that Gen Z students want to solve "real world problems", that already has my brain spinning on how many different way I can incorporate that into my math instruction.  ]]> 2019-08-15 16:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374815939 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816046 With so much access to technology, we need to provide ways for students to use it appropriately and educationally. ]]> 2019-08-15 16:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816046 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816412 It can be intimidating teaching Gen Z because they are so tech savvy.  We have no choice but to continue learning about the newest technological advances.  I worry at times that they are missing skills needed to be effective communicators.  
It's comforting to see that they are loyal employees and care about what their companies represent. ]]> 2019-08-15 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816412 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816795 As much as we talk about gen Z learning styles being more collaboative and social I actually see much of the opposite. Just as has always been, there are ultiple types of learning and working methods regardless of which generation you are from.]]> 2019-08-15 16:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816795 https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816981 This is a big challenge]]> 2019-08-15 16:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/natalie_mercer/nctiesgenz/wish/374816981