Raeanne Fryar

It IS important to use technology to reach the Y generation, but how to limit the personaluse of technology and teh distraction it brings to the classroom.

John Galambos

I agree with the previous comments on Gen Y and technology use, and would also add: while it is important to acknowledge the Gen Y interraction with technology and their use of personal electronic devices as a larger part of their life than previous generations, if we are educators we need to help Gen Y understand that technology is a tool and not a substitute for thinking. As educators, we can't be cynical, and we too must put efforts into using technology to help our students. However, often I see Gen Y putting too much reliance on personal electronics, or using them as an excuse for doing basic mathematics, being able to write by hand, doing research, or putting effort towards thinking through a problem on their own. There is value in some teaching methods pre and post Gen Y and we have to put them into practice and be flexible, knowing when to use each teaching style.