Tag Archives: generation

Why Professor Johnny Can’t Read

Today I hosted the ZSR Library Staff Journal Reading Group. That meant that I got to pick the article, bring in treats, and make sure we had things to talk related to the article. I chose Why Professor Johnny Can’t Read:Understanding the Net Generation’s Texts in Innovate. The article was by Mark Mabrito and [...]

Notes: Pedagogy Before Technology: Exploring and Applying Tomorrow’s Technology with Today’s Students

Sarah “Intellagirl” Robbins
In addition to her roles as student, consultant, geek, etc. she describes herself as a “digital coach.” I LOVE this phase. It’s someone who can help people figure out how to learn and strategize their use to technology. She has visited 22 campuses in the last 18 months. She said it was [...]

a bridge generation

I think I was born at a really neat time. (1979 for those who are curious.) As a kid I grew up with a lot of books and a lot of time outside. We watched TV, too, but the times I remember largely deal with being outside and/or reading. (Because who didn’t like [...]

lessons from the office

I’m a huge fan of the show The Office. I know that not everyone likes it and that it takes a while to get to know the characters, but it’s really entertaining to me. Tonight seemed particularly relevant as the themes focused around generational issues in the workplace and technology.
See, the (brief) summary is [...]