Physics has seen substantial changes since Einstein published his seminal works. Likewise, the times in which our students have grown up are different than Einstein's time and (although we may not want to admit it) ours. The generation of students now populating our high schools and colleges are referred to as the Millennials. Research has shown them to be different from the "Gen Xers" who preceded them in many ways. This talk will summarize some of the research findings on the Millennials and share possible strategies for teaching them effectively. |
