Academic challenges with reimaging education structure: The z-generation digital era

Generation Z, sometimes referred to as the iGeneration comprises of people born from 1996 to 2011 is the focus of the higher education landscape and universities must be attentive to the changes to be able to stay in business.This generation has its own preferences in deciding how they learn and stu...

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Main Author: Abdul-Mohsin, Author Ainul Mohsein
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/23875/1/CBMM%202017%201490%201493.pdf
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Summary:Generation Z, sometimes referred to as the iGeneration comprises of people born from 1996 to 2011 is the focus of the higher education landscape and universities must be attentive to the changes to be able to stay in business.This generation has its own preferences in deciding how they learn and study.However, little work has been done by academicians to research these students’ perceptions on the current teaching styles of the lecturers that have blended technology into the classroom.This study investigates Generation Z college students’ challenges in adapting to the educators teaching style and the challenges faced by educators in using the tools effectively to encourage inquisitive learning.Public university lecturers and students are the targeted participants. Students will be surveyed in business courses and interviews of faculty will follow through.