THE EVOLVING CLASSROOM DYNAMICS   

Hosted by: Jeremy McQuiggeStudent Transition Coordinator - Algonquin

College

Presentation OutlinePurpose: to highlight why things are evolving in our classrooms

Goals: 1) Introduce Generation Y2) 5-Insights on Engagement3) Non-homogeneous Learning

Environments4) 7-Factors in Student Persistence5) 7-Vectors of Student Development

Who am I?

• I am a Millennial/Gen-Y/Echo Boomer (1982-1995) • February 22, 1985• Eldest of 6 children who are all Gen Ys• Student Transition Coordinator, Academic

Partnerships• Ontario Coordinator & Canadian Network Chair,

National Orientation Directors Association

Some Fast Facts on both Y & ZGeneration YBorn 1982–1995At Algonquin 81% of population (est.)Needs to know the why or value of a task,

course, etc. Hyper-confident but hyper-confused about the

options.strong sense of civic duty, adept with moderntechnology, and great at teamwork70 million Generation Y employees

Generation ZBorn 1995 – 2010/12More individualistic / Self directed then Gen YAcademically proud Parents are advisors to this generation

Insights into Generation Y: 5 Key Thoughts for Developing

Engagement

1. Gen Y students are not gifted at multitasking

2. There is a clear ideology about the work/life balance3. The WHY or “Value” defines whether or not

engagement will occur4. Every aspect of the request must be held in “Context”

of the proposed value

5. Engagement is ever changing and is unique to the individual and their situation

THE ALGONQUIN POPULATION

Just who is sitting there in front…

Fast Facts: Student Population

Full-time   Over 18,000 Continuing Education Over

36,000International Over 1,000  

Age 25 or older 18%Age 20 – 24 35%Less than 20   46%

Female   50%Male   50%

PERSISTENCE FOR ALLLearning the value of…

PersistencePronunciation: /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/

noun[mass noun]

the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition:Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try

the continued or prolonged existence of something:the persistence of huge environmental problems

http://oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_gb0621940#m_en_gb0621940

7-Factors in Student PersistenceResearch is showing that all traditional, international and transfer students require a balance of these 7 factors.

Faculty is directly connected to:• Academic Related Skills• Academic Self-Confidence• Commitment to Academic

Goals

AND

• Social Support

CHECK-IN

What does this mean for your students?

7 Vectors of Student Development

1. Developing competence

2. Managing emotions

3. Moving through autonomy toward interdependence4. Developing mature interpersonal relationships

5. Establishing identity

6. Developing purpose

7. Developing integrity

CHECK-IN

Which of the 7 vectors do you feel we are responsible for in

the classroom?

Jeremy McQuiggeContact Info

Student Transition CoordinatorOffice of Academic Partnerships

Algonquin College

1385 Woodroffe Ave. OttawaOntario Canada K2G 1V8

mcquigj@algonquincollege.com

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