Personalizing Learning for the Gamer Generation - Adapting Education for Digital Natives

Explore the impact of the gamer generation on education in this 57-minute lecture by Ross White, Dean of Distance Education at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Examine generational assumptions in schools and their implications for gifted students, classroom design, and technology implementation. Delve into topics such as digital natives, performance-based learning, adaptive software, and the use of badges and achievements in educational settings. Gain insights on how to personalize learning experiences to meet the needs of today's tech-savvy students and adapt teaching methods for the evolving educational landscape.