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Complete a web search on topics surrounding educating the Net Generation.

In the table below add at least one link to a resource that you found particularly helpful. Include a description of the link and explain why you feel it is helpful. Include your name and a link to your profile. The first entry is given as an example.


 * **Resource Name and Link** || **Description** || **How or Why This Resource Is Helpful** || **Submitted By** ||
 * [|The Net Generation and the School] || Today's students are exposed to digital technology in virtually all facets of their day-to-day existence, and it is not difficult to see that this is having a profound impact on their personalities, including their attitudes and approach to learning. || Shows how the educational system needs to embrace the technology of the Net Generation. || Mary F ||
 * ====Digital Immigrants Teaching the Net Generation – Much Ado About Nothing?==== || Just because the Net Generation is tech savvy, doesn't mean they can do it all on their own. They need guidance to use that technology effeciently to guide their learning. || Teachers shouldn't be intimdated to teach Digital Natives. Schools need to continue professional development to help teachers even in budget woes. Our future depends on it. || Denise D. ||
 * [|Adapting Your Teaching to Accommodate the Net Generation of Learners] || This article discusses the characteristics of the NetGeneration and how teachers can gear lessons around their learning styles. The article also gives adaptationexamples. Even though this article is focused around nursing, I believe the information can be applied to any classroom. || Educators need to understand there is a need for change inthe way we teach. This article helpsteachers with ways to adapt their curriculum to meet the student’s needs. || Shari R. ||
 * Learning Independence: New Approaches for Educating the Net Generation || This reinforces much of what we have been covering in class, giving definitions of the generations and explanations of their learning styles. It talks about the impact this generation will have. || Within the text, there are links to studies, research, and other resources to help further expand on our knowledge. || Susan G ||
 * [[file:Bennett Fisher Multigenerational article final.pdf]] || This is a personal article of mine. Four years ago, my sister, who works in Human Resources for Prudential Insurance, co-authored an article on how to manage a multi-generational work force. While they call the Net Generation by a different name (Millennials), the concept is still the same as what we've been reading. I asked her to send me a copy for reference. || We are preparing students not only to be successful in school, but with their lives. This helps us understand how to handle not only the Net Generation in our classroom, but even our own work environment to change it to help the Net Generation. || Susan G ||
 * [|How Net Generation Students Work] || Net Generation students value community service because it has meaning and is connected to something real. The Net Generation thinks it is "cool to be smart, successful and to give something back." They can multitask. They want quick feedback and incentives for jobs well done. They work best with flexible work schedules. || This article describes lots of Net Generation characteristics. It is a very good resource for businesses since most businesses are run by the Baby Boomers right now. || Christina Herring ||
 * Adapting to the Needs of the Internet Generation in our Schools || Offers suggestions on how to educate the Net Generation based on the needs of future employers at large corporations. || This article gives ways that educators can get away from past teaching practices and apply new/different methods such as changing curriculum and integrating more technology and content rich lessons. || Corinne Ross ||