Meeting the challenges of teaching multiple generations in the same classroom: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and more

Diverse, mixed aged classrooms offer students opportunities to learn from their peers but present complicated challenges for instructors. Students' learning styles and expectations vary as widely as their experiences and backgrounds. Effective instructors must blend these diverse individual needs into a coherent course that engages students with real and relevant examples and motivates them to master concepts and skills. This presentation will focus on learning that is interactive and experiential, encourages reflection, and creates opportunities for synthesis. Understanding our students' unique needs is critical in designing successful learning experiences.