Development and learning

This unit on development is one that I like reading about. The generational theory was a great way to assess students as so many of the generational differences can affect what happens in a group of students.

I think one thing that really stood out was the concept of keeping the lesson chunked up in about 20 minute chunks. I think I tend to go longer than this at one time, and this is definitely something I want to try to change in my class sessions.

While I guess I always knew that students like to have the visual aids such as a PowerPoint and videos, I don't know if I had thought about it from a generational standpoint where the Millenium generation almost expects that in teaching. I think this is interesting to consider with the middle school student because they do seem to love the computer, but they aren't impressed by it - instead they just really like being able to use it and are very familiar with it.