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Sanalan, Vehbi Aytekin; Taslibeyaz, Elif – Journal of Educational Issues, 2020
The main aim of this study was to investigate the new generation in order to identify their distinctive characteristics considering their everyday technology use during their lifespan. The secondary aim was to examine the needs of individuals in the Generation-Z in educational environments equipped with technology. A mixed-method research design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Generational Differences, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Twenge, Jean M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2013
Today's college students are significantly different from previous generations. On average, they are overconfident, have high expectations, report higher narcissism, are lower in creativity, are less interested in civic issues, and are less inclined to read long passages of text. They are highly confident of their abilities and received…
Descriptors: College Students, Student Characteristics, Generational Differences, Psychological Patterns
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Bekebrede, G.; Warmelink, H. J. G.; Mayer, I. S. – Computers & Education, 2011
There is a growing interest in the use of simulations and games in Dutch higher education. This development is based on the perception that students belong to the "gamer generation" or "net generation": a generation that has grown up with computer games and other technology affecting their preferred learning styles, social…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Technological Advancement, Computer Simulation, Educational Games