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ERIC Number: EJ673318
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-1527-6619
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Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials: Understanding the "New Students."
Oblinger, Diana
EDUCAUSE Review, v38 n4 p36-40,42,44-45 Jul-Aug 2003
Describes characteristics of the "new" college student, who may be an adult learner from the Baby Boomer era, a high school member of the "Millennial" generation, or a "Gen-Xer." Explores the learning styles of each type of student and discusses the importance of technology to each group. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cognitive Style, College Students, Higher Education, Student Characteristics, Technology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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