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The document discusses differences in how the previous and current generations learn. The previous generation preferred written text while the current generation prefers visuals. Today's learners are more visual and understand concepts better when visuals are used. Additionally, the previous generation learned in a linear, sequential manner while today's learners can access information randomly through hyperlinks making them more easily bored or distracted. Current learning also encourages more collaboration and social interaction compared to previous independent learning. Furthermore, in the past learning focused on passing tests but now focuses more on acquiring skills, with more emphasis on the learning process than just the outcome. Finally, rewards were delayed in the past but are now more immediate.

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Text Versus Visuals

The document discusses differences in how the previous and current generations learn. The previous generation preferred written text while the current generation prefers visuals. Today's learners are more visual and understand concepts better when visuals are used. Additionally, the previous generation learned in a linear, sequential manner while today's learners can access information randomly through hyperlinks making them more easily bored or distracted. Current learning also encourages more collaboration and social interaction compared to previous independent learning. Furthermore, in the past learning focused on passing tests but now focuses more on acquiring skills, with more emphasis on the learning process than just the outcome. Finally, rewards were delayed in the past but are now more immediate.

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Text versus Visuals The previous

generation were into written and


tangible materials enriched with
illustrations and photos while the
generation now has broader and
greater preference to visuals. The
learners now are mostly visual
learners so they understand concepts
if visuals are used. There are not so
into in reading but more on believing
and understanding what they see.
They tend to choose pictures over
reading materials.

Linear versus Hyper-media


The previous generation learned in a
sequential and linear manner no
wonder learners before are more
logical than today, they have become
reflective thinkers and focused. Today,
because of hyper-media, the learner
now gets to access to information
easily. It is notable that because of the
learners random access to
hyperlinked digital information, they
are bored and distracted easily

Independent versus Social


Learners
The traditional way of learning is
more on independent learning; the
way of learning today encourages
collaboration and cooperation
among learners. The trend now is
more social and that digital
learning is better when it is done in
groups. Learners can communicate
in many ways, in many avenues.
gratification of his/her efforts;
however today, rewarding is
Learning to Do versus Learning immediate, just like after playing
to Pass the Test The past plants versus zombies, the learner
generation are taught by teachers gets to know how well he/she did
because the teachers back then
the game.
wanted the students to pass the test
they are basically after the score
(although there is still learning, short-
term learning and not on the effective
learning (one that really lasts for a
long time true learning). Now,
acquired skill/s is/are the determining
factor/s of learning. There is much
more emphasis on the process than on
the outcome, although the outcome is
also an important determinant of
learning.

Delayed Rewards and Instant


Gratification
Rewarding learning in the past
wasnt immediate. Medals,
certificates and diplomas and other
objects of gratification are given at
the end. Today, rewards are
immediate right after the
endeavor; the reward is given say
for example. It is only at the end of
the school year that the learner
can get the rewards and

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