Last modified: 2014-01-31
Abstract
The generations of children born after in 1995. are called "Z" generation. These are the first generations who were born into a fully computerized world, and for them the virtual world is just as important as the physical one. They can not function without a computer, mobile phone, tablet, iPhone, iPad, and iPhone. The social skills of young members of this generation are quite different from ours. The usual generation gap between different groups (X, Y, Z) brings some misunderstanding and conflict.
There is need to modernize the educational process. We should offer the contents that are watched and perceived rather than passively copied and listen, otherwise the students lose focus and interest.
It is believed that the memorizing facts is unnecessary at the present time, when one can get all the information he or she needs in a few clicks. Therefore, the students need to work on the development of critical thinking, which will helps in filtering the multitude of available information. Teachers of the Z generation have to be open minded and computer literate to be able to make proper contact with their students.