How is Gen Z disrupting the traditional learning process?

 

Generation Z, also known as Gen Z or iGeneration, are those born between the mid-1990s to the mid-2010s. As a generation that doesn’t know life without technology, they grew up in an internet-connected world. Especially when it comes to learning, they turn to different sources of information than their predecessors. They take that information and apply it in ways that Gen Xers and Millennials could only have imagined (at least, when they were students).

Following are the points that describe how Gen Z is disrupting the traditional learning process:
Collaborative Learning

To this population, Google, social media and mobile devices are not just convenient tools — they’re necessary parts of life. Generation Z anticipates always having access to information and being online. Gen Z learners value social connections and are comfortable working in groups. They prefer collaborative learning environments that enable them to interact with their peers, share ideas, and receive feedback. This has led to the adoption of social learning platforms and other collaborative tools in education.

 

Learning by doing

Today’s students refuse to be passive learners. They aren’t interested in simply showing up for class, sitting through a lecture, watching just video lectures and taking notes they’ll memorize for an exam later. Instead, they anticipate being totally absorbed and actively involved in the learning process. They are embracing social learning and interactive environment where they want to do things hands-on. Generation Z wants to take on problems in a fully immersive environment that enables them to do their own research and simulate to gain a better understanding, make decisions, and take action. Not only do they find hands-on learning to be more effective, but Gen Z also says it can help make learning more fun and interactive.

 

Personalized Learning

Gen Z learners prefer a personalized learning experience tailored to their needs and preferences. They want to learn at their own pace, in their own way and preferred time. They expect the learning content to be available on-demand at any time.

 

Digital Literacy

Gen Z learners are digital natives with a high level of digital literacy. They are adept at using technology for communication, entertainment, and learning. They prefer interactive and multimedia-rich content that engages their attention and enhances their learning experience. They prefer interactive learning environments and class discussions to the conventional method of disseminating information.

 

Demand for Innovation

Gen Z learners have grown up in a fast-paced, constantly evolving world, and they expect the same from their educational experiences. In fact, Gen Z students tend to thrive when they are given the opportunity to have a fully immersive educational experience and even enjoy the challenges of being a part of it. They are more likely to embrace innovative teaching methods, such as gamification, virtual and augmented reality, and other emerging technologies that make learning more engaging and interactive.

Generation Z is driving the shift in how education is delivered. Gen Z is disrupting the traditional learning process by demanding personalized, mobile, collaborative, and innovative educational experiences that cater to their digital-savvy and fast-paced lifestyle. They are a driving force in innovating new learning tools, teaching styles, and unlimited resource access.

Writer-

- Navin Mandal

- Co-Founder (ImmersiveLabz)

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