generation y

1 provide challenging work that matters.
2 balance clearly delegate assignments with the freedom & flexibility to produce results in their own way.
3 provide ongoing training and learning oportunities.
4 establish mentoring relationships
5 create a comfortable low stress work environment.
6 allow some flexible scheduling



9 Be personable and joke around with the staff, while still getting the job done
10 balance the role of the boss with a team player.
11 treat colleges , not as interns, assistants or teenagers.
12 be respectful and call forth respect in return.
13 consistently provide constructive feedback.
14 let them know when theyt have done a good job.


Occasionally in history massive demographic change combines with relentless technological change and within a generation society altogether changes.

Today we are living in such an era.

Today's students- Generations Y & Z are not only growing up in very different times, but they have different characteristics, values, and priorities. Based on the latest research McCrindle Research provide educators and trainers with a better understanding of these 21 st Century learners, and give a glimpse into their future. By gaining insights into the motivations and learning modalities of today's students, educators can more effectively communicate with them.

Key issues:

Strategies to communicate & engage with the emerging generations.
Multimodal communication: reaching the 3 learning channels.
Maximising retention: dealing with declining attention spans.
Motivating & involving today's learners.
Flexible delivery: integrating new technology with these new students.
Meeting the workplace needs & expectations of the Generation Y
Click to download a PDF summary of a session on Understanding & Engaging with Today's Students

the jigsaw strategy

! establish six menber groups.
2 allocate a common task that students read and became ffamiliar with.
3 each students in each group is given a topic (either by the teacher or group withi a coomon task on which to become an expert.
4 after some time gathering information experts with similar topics from each group meet to study further their assigned topic.
5 these expert students then return to their groups to to share what they have learned.

education & Policy

why is it on the plate now, oh its an election year! Should we all be excited about the prospect of education and Australian goverments being involved in education.or should cringe at the idea of let another attempt of raising the posts with high ideals and retric
The weekend AustralianMarch 3-4 inquirer