BRIDGING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT
IN-PERSON NETWORK IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY
GENERATIONS
READ/THINK WITH A PURPOSE
Generational strengths
How does each generation learn
How to engage different generations in their learning
ROUND ROBIN
After reading, each person shares one important aha they made, with no repeats allowed.
(The person with the shortest hair begins and so on...)
FOUR CORNERS:
“Schools should adapt teaching methods to match the learning preferences of younger generations.”
ROUND TABLE CONSENSUS
EXPLAIN, JUSTIFY, & PERSUADE
The person who is wearing the color orange will share out to the larger group.
FOUR CORNERS:
“It is the responsibility of younger generations to adapt to existing systems rather than expecting systems to change for them.”
ROUND TABLE CONSENSUS
EXPLAIN, JUSTIFY, & PERSUADE
The person who was not born in Oklahoma will share out to the larger group.
REFLECTION TIME
What role should generational differences play in how schools design instruction to increase student engagement?
STAND UP-HAND UP-PAIR UP
Stand up, put your hand up, and quickly find a partner closest to you and share how you will bring engagement strategies onto your campus.
WHOLE GROUP DEBRIEF