https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy Double click here to share your group findings en-us 2016-07-11 21:27:16 UTC 2025-09-25 05:26:24 UTC hello@padlet.com embi_mohamedami https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116226632 Working in groups of 3, identify 1 or 2 features of Gen-Z that you find interesting. 
So what about Gen-Z? 
Now what about Gen-Z? Discuss ONE or TWO learning design implications when dealing with Gen-Z.]]> 2016-07-11 21:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116226632 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249825

Create their own careers. Driven by interest/passion and not money.

More self-directed, creative, entrepreneurial. Would rather create than be told (implications of instructional design)

Create activities and designs which tap into their passion by allowing them to create their own results

8 sec attention span, pays more attention to images

"Less reading, more answers!" Expect accurate results to be available at their fingertips.

Will happily crowdsource their issues (ie. ask the internet)

]]> 2016-07-12 05:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249825 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249838 Interesting points : 

• Found it interesting that they are focussed on their local surroundings despite and are also globally connected
• They crave brands and companies that align with their values.
• Their expectations from their workplace were interesting. They think and act beyond workplace hierarchies and obsolete workplace rules, 9-5, no facebook, uniforms, etc
• They think and live beyond international borders. Their society is all cultures, genders, races.
• Interesting how they watch a lot of documentaries.

Learning design implications:

• Learning for Gen Z needs to be immediately attention-grabbing and connect with them with a story.
• Integrating social media, tools, and apps they usually use into their learning.
• They are reliant on Google and their peers, that is, looking up things by themselves so they don't need to be spoon-fed.
• Learning activities need to clearly show relevance to reality. They want to make use of their skills straight away. So dry theory without any connection to their world. Quick wins and motivating rewards.

]]> 2016-07-12 05:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249838 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249843 Interesting points
Digital nomads
Human contact
Value transparency
Care about issues ( Ex: Environment )
Trust is more important
Get bored quickly.
Require novel ways to attract their attention.

Learning/Design Implications
* Non-linear design for interfaces ( Ex: Snapchat, Musically )
* Rely on recommendations. As a mechanism for filtering out large amounts of information.
* Chatbots
* Focus on content ( youtube videos, facebook posts, learn courses )

]]> 2016-07-12 05:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249843 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249846 Contrary to what people think: 
Risk Averse yet entrepreneurial 

Community centred, look for passion and meaning over money

Very ambitious and resourceful  

Learning implications: 
Needs to be visually driven

Learn through practical examples and human stories over textbook research.

Enjoy group-based projects and learning with others over individual study.

Realist over idealist - strong case study focus with practical application needed to keep motivated.

Need to be heard and share their feelings - need a bigger focus on reflection and sharing opinions and views.

Rather talk to people than send emails, would enjoy blended over solely online learning 

Hyper connected/hyper locally, interested in non-conventional views and more global take on issues and topics. 

Social media driven - incorporating more SM driven projects like creating and launching a website or business vs writing a report on how to launch a business or website. 

 ]]> 2016-07-12 05:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249846 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249865 Autodidactic (self teachers) who are savvy at finding resources from google & their peers, more entrepreneurial, innovative, and value-driven.

Learning implications:
- Teaching focussed on projects where people can express themselves with what they've learned (rather than do what a teacher wants), and perhaps even monetise that entrepreneurially
- Teaching focussed on inspiring collaboration and networks of peer knowledge, creating, and sharing new knowledge (rather than expert content dissemination)
- Learning design centred on facilitating the synthesis of group knowledge and guided consolidation of concepts, rather than the expert introduction of concepts
- Learning design which fosters communities which uphold community values and group lived experiences as more important knowledge than expert facts
- Learning design that encourages personal creation and receiving feedback or criticism by sharing through social media (rather than private assessment/judgement from experts)]]> 2016-07-12 05:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116249865 https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116250037 Inspired by the quote: 'We're not interested in the grey hairs'.

Gen Z recoil at the idea that information 'delivered' by a more 'experienced' source has an inherent authority, even if that source is Albert Einstein. In terms of learning design, this means that the learning experience needs to be two way, with plenty of opportunities for Gen Z to 'remix' learning to suit their own needs and desires.

This two way process also ties in witn Gen Z's desire to create, express themselves and be heard via social collaboration and media channels. 'Static' information, easily accessed within a few seconds, can now be a 'foundation' for creative opportunities for Gen Z students to drive the direction and final purpose for their learning experience. Although Gen Z does have an altruistic bent, there is a large WIFM (what's in it for me?) factor that needs to be considered when delivering learning to them.]]> 2016-07-12 05:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/embi_mohamedami/qp4o1ed10dcy/wish/116250037