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According to most researchers and demographers, Millennials belong to the generation of people born between 1980s and early 2000s. They are also sometimes referred to as Gen Y. They\u2019re becoming a force to reckon with as their presence in organizational workforces and several leading global economies is increasing.<\/p>\n
This generation has grown up differently, and deserves to be treated differently. Learning strategies that otherwise work for older generations aren\u2019t likely to find resonance with folks of this ilk.<\/p>\n
It therefore becomes important to understand their traits, their learning preferences, their behavior, and how they go about their everyday lives to be able to create learning strategies<\/a> that grab (and retain) their attention and help them apply that learning on the job.<\/p>\n Some of the key characteristics of\u00a0the millennial generation:<\/p>\n Furthermore, their learning styles show the following notable aspects:<\/p>\n Here are some of the strategies<\/a> you can use to help Millennials learn and apply that learning on the job:<\/p>\n According to a survey, about 40% of Millennials interact more with their smartphones than they do with people. Besides, about 77% of Millennials spend more than two hours every day on their smartphones. Responsive mobile learning solutions<\/a> and the flexibility to learn on the device of their choice will resonate well with Millennials.<\/p>\n Bite-sized learning is an ideal way to engage Millennials and offset the short attention spans challenge associated with them. Also, the fact that they like hands-on learning experiences makes a great case for using microlearning<\/a> nuggets as Performance Support Tools (PSTs)<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to a survey, 83% of Millennials said they have a Facebook account. This generation loves social media. Their liking for collaborative experiences can be leveraged using forums and communities of practice that facilitate social learning<\/a>, collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and curation of learner created content.<\/p>\n The concept of gamification<\/a> resonates really well with Millennials. You can use gamification elements in learning to challenge and motivate these learners and bring about the required engagement.<\/p>\n Videos are a big hit with Millennials. According to a report, 81% of Millennials in the U.S. watch videos on YouTube<\/a>. This also justifies the fact that they like searching and choosing what they want to watch contrary to watching shows on TV. You can use this trait to your advantage and offer video-based learning nuggets to engage them.<\/p>\n You can offer learning as a series in the form of a learning path and help Millennials learn, practice, and take remediation along the journey.<\/p>\n It allows Millennials to be able to interact with the device at all times and can be leveraged to push learning nuggets or performance support learning<\/a> aids. Wearable tech also serves the immediacy purpose better, and, due to the aesthetic appeal, goes well with the fashion element to excite Millennials as well.<\/p>\n As mentioned earlier, Millennials like exploring information. Curation of content gives them the opportunity to learn and contribute at the same time. Besides, personalization of learning to suit their individual learning style will go a long way in helping the learning stick.<\/p>\n If you are keen to find out more about getting Instructional Design right, you can check out Ei Design’s\u00a0A Guide on Instructional Design Theories and Design Application course<\/a> on Loop.sg today!<\/p>\n Content by Asha Panday (apandey@eidesign.net), shared from\u00a0https:\/\/elearningindustry.com\/how-engage-your-millennial-workforce-tips-learning-strategies-work<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Are Their Characteristics Or Traits That Would Have A Direct Impact On The Learning Strategy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n<\/strong>While Baby Boomers or people from the Gen X group would have played with He-Man action figures or Barbie dolls as children, most Millennials would have had gaming consoles, computers, and mobile phones as toys back in their childhood. They have grown with technology, the internet, social media, and smartphones.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>Technology and digital devices have been part and parcel of their lives right from the beginning and they take to technology like fish to water.<\/li>\n
\nWhile employees of older generations would prefer focusing on one task at a time, Millennials are comfortable working on a document, listening to music, and responding to their peers on chat at the same time!<\/li>\n
\nStudies have found most Millennials to be nurturing high ambitions and expect a quick raise in their ranks in organizations.<\/li>\n
\n<\/strong>This is a widely accepted fact. So much so that according to a report, NBA is seriously considering shortening the length of their games to cater to Millennials\u2019 short attention spans!<\/li>\n
\nMillennials are easily distracted. If you\u2019ve seen them getting hooked to their phones during a class or a meeting, you\u2019d know what I\u2019m talking about.<\/li>\n
\nThis generation doesn\u2019t like beating around the bush. They want their goals and outcomes to be specific.<\/li>\n
\nMillennials are in constant need of recognition. According to a report, a significant percentage of Millennials expect a promotion, raise, or a bonus every 1-2 years. In fact, it says Millennials treat bonuses as a right rather than a reward!<\/li>\n
\nMillennials have grown up with the internet which provides instant feedback. They need constant feedback and instant gratification of their search for knowledge and day-to-day requirements.<\/li>\n\n
What Tips And Strategies Can Be Used To Engage Your Millennial Workforce?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Offer Responsive mLearning Or Mobile Learning.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Use Microlearning.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. Extend To Social Learning.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. Engage With Gamification Of Learning.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. Use Videos Extensively And Offer Learning Nuggets In Rich Media Formats.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
6. Offer A Learning Path Based Approach.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7. Wearable Tech.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
8. Curated Personalized Learning.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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