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Investigating popular Internet applications as supporting e-learning technologies for teaching and learning with Generation Y

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: This paper introduces generational theory and outlines the characteristics of Generation Y with a particular emphasis on how these relate to their learning styles, and how these characteristics and learning styles differ from previous generations. It then considers a number of common Internet applications popular amongst this generation in terms of their function, relating these to the characteristics of Generation Y as learners. The effectiveness of these technologies as e-learning tools for this generation is examined, and they are found to offer valuable features to assist learning facilitators.

Source: The International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (The University of the West Indies)

Authors: Mici Halse, Brenda Mallinson

Institution: Rhodes University

Language: English

Topic: Generational Differences and Trends

Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1494897599

FWCI: 11.81

Cites: 15

Cited by: 28

Related to: 10