“The other 21st century learners” was an issue discussed in a session about Baby Boomers at OEB 2008 – it was considered a “natural” addition to the Generation Y focus of this year’s conference. Many diverse aspects were touched upon by the presenters, ranging from learning-needs assessments for seniors to intergenerational aspects of learning to potential improvement of workers aged over 45.
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Self-organised vocational training can benefit a lot from the possibilities offered by e-learning. Dr Stephanie Merkenich from the Glass Working Technical School, Rheinbach, and Dirk Dittmann from the Association of Craft Businesses Märkischer Kreis, Germany, showed that devices and tools such as video simulations, wikis and podcasts can develop intrinsic motivations to learn and to teach.
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Game-based e-learning has reached a new level – this could be one conclusion drawn from this year’s OEB. Looked at as an ideal instrument to manage multifaceted tasks, games have spread even into emotionally and motivationally oriented fields like behavioural coaching and leadership training. Together, the presenters offered a broad perspective on gaming – highlighting well-established features as well as new trends.
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How should we deal with a new generation of learners who grew up with the Internet and who are currently entering our schools, universities and corporate learning centres? Who are they? What do they expect from their teachers and trainers? What sets them apart from previous generations? To find out what really lies behind the labels "Generation Y", "Net Generation" and "New Millennials", experts from all over the world shared their research findings, real-life experiences and promising approaches at this year's OEB.
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