Comparing generations
I really enjoyed all of the information in module one. As a child born in 1980, I really identify with characteristics of Gen X and Gen Y. I was a latch key kid in a single parent home, however I feel the distrust of authority as a product of Gen Y events. My parents are baby boomers and my grandmother is a Veteran. I always heard about the different generational cohorts, but learning about the events and characteristics that shape the generations provide a great deal of insight into myself and people in my life. Thanks!
I really enjoyed all of the information in module one. As a child born in 1980, I really identify with characteristics of Gen X and Gen Y. I was a latch key kid in a single parent home, however I feel the distrust of authority as a product of Gen Y events. My parents are baby boomers and my grandmother is a Veteran. I always heard about the different generational cohorts, but learning about the events and characteristics that shape the generations provide a great deal of insight into myself and people in my life. Thanks!
Classification wise, I am a baby boomer. I was born in 1954, went to HS in the 60's and 70's, and finished college and started having my own children in 1980. While many of my educational experiences certainly align with those of the baby boomers, I find that many of my approaches to learning and philosophy of life have most definitely migrated to align with my children, born between 1980 and 1991. While many in my "cohort" have been slow to embrace technology as part of their lives and teaching styles (as viewed from my experience as an educational administrator), I have readily embraced change and technology with a vision of how it can make my personal and professional life easier.
I am a Baby Boomer. I always have to watch how I am teaching a course because I know I would turn around and lecture. It is the way I was taught. I have taken several courses to keep up with technology so I can give my students what they deserve.
As we progress professionally or just simply to get along day to day in society, it is critical to have this information so that we are able to understand and appreciate each other because we all have value.
Courtney,
thank you for sharing your background. You are a good example of someone who was on the edge of two generational cohorts & therefore definitely can identify with elements of both.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
My life mimics Courtney's. I can sure relate to the differences wwith my mom being a veteran, myself a BB, my dtr. a X and her dtr. a Y. What a houseful. This was a very good module.
