@srmeers1
One area that impacts my planning process is that of leveraging Gen Y experience in teaching other generations how to use technology (and not be afraid of it). Since I often like to use active learning strategies in my classroom, I try to mix the groups for activities to span beyond generational lines. By doing so, I find the other generations becoming more interested in the technological aspects by asking their Gen Y team members questions. It is a less-threatening atmosphere than posing a question to the class, and gives the students opportunities to teach and enlighten each other. As a result, such planning typically ends with a greater appreciation and acceptance for the use of technology among all students; and a true sense of accomplishment for a Gen Y student to teach their older counterpart something that they percieved as essential as a tool for survival. Win-win........
