Understanding the Digital Generation

An innovative look at reshaping the educational experiences of 21st-century learners! Inspiring thoughtful discussion that leads to change, this reader-friendly resource examines how the new digital landscape is transforming teaching and learning in an environment of standards, accountability, and high-stakes testing and why informed leadership is so critical. The authors present powerful strategies and compelling viewpoints, underscore the necessity of developing relevant classroom experiences, and discuss:

• Attributes common among digital learners
• The concepts of neuroplasticity and the hyperlinked mind
• An educational approach that supports traditional literacy skills alongside 21st-century fluencies
• Evaluation methods that encompass how digital generation students process new information