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Y? - Connecting with Generation Y Learners
 * PROJECT TITLE

FINAL REPORT** //The final report in the form of a an audio podcast can be found at our Wikispace -

http://portinfotech.wikispaces.com/Learnscope//

Steve Cutmore steven.cutmore@tafensw.edu.au
 * MANAGER**

Virginia Waite virginia.waite@tafensw.edu.au
 * FACILITATOR**


 * SUMMARY**

The Target:
Younger students speak a different language. They are “digital natives” living in an online world and are used to multi-tasking and getting immediate answers.

The Mission:
Learn their language and break into their world. Use whatever means necessary to capture their interest in the classroom. Lorrae O'Brien - lorrae.obrien@tafensw.edu.au Robin Hansen - robin.hansen@tafensw.edu.au Walter Westphal - walter.westphal@tafensw.edu.au Julie Johnson - julie.johnson@tafensw.edu.au Warren McLean -warren.mclean@tafensw.edu.au Leone Hill - leone.hill@tafensw.edu.au Geoff Waterworth - geoff.waterworth@tafensw.edu.au Julie Robbins - julie.robbins@tafensw.edu.au Kaye Lee - kaye.lee@tafensw.edu.au Chris Minahan chris.minahan@tafensw.edu.au ||
 * ===The Team: [[image:mission_imposs.jpg align="left"]]=== || TAFE teachers from Port Macquarie campus from a range of subject areas but largely Information Technology section:

The Outcomes:
Teachers will become familiar with Web 2 technologies and moblie devices and incorporate them more into lessons. Teaching methods will change. Students will be more interested in learning and feel that the delivery suits their learning style.

The environment is face-to-face and online delivery. Team members will be using Wikis etc. to communicate and teach.
 * CONTEXT**

All students will benefit but the target is specifically students aged 15 - 22yrs.
 * TARGET GROUPS**

Induction First Meeting 24th May Reporting Findings 26th June Web 2.0 Worskshop with Tony Whittingham 10th Aug Regional Event 28th Sept Coffs Harbour Meeting 25th Oct e-Learning 07 Nov
 * KEY DATES**


 * SHARING KNOWLEDGE**
 * http://portinfotech.wikispaces.com/Learnscope**.

Learning will be put into action in the classroom. The model we are using is really in-service training where we research and present our findings to the group. We then choose something that is most useful and employ it in our teaching.
 * WORK BASED LEARNING STRATEGIES**

The training is supplemented by specialists with particular expertise.

Teachers then reflect on their learning journey and the successes they are having.

More interesting delivery Use of Web2.0 tools to motivate and connect with young adult learners Students will drive the content and develop their own resources A growing number of teachers with expertise.
 * ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES**

The skills being discovered are slowly being taken into the classroom.
 * CLIENT / INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT**

There will be an increase in the ability of teachers to use web and multimedia applications. The measure of the impact of these new skills will be how it filters into the classroom.
 * IMPACTS ON LEARNERS / CLIENTS**

Indicators will be -
 * students working collaboratively and posting their findings,
 * assessments taking the form of videos, podcasts, rather than formal Word documents
 * teaching strategies that are more out there than what has happened in the past
 * better student retention and engagement.

Our team has been experimenting with different technologies and doing lots of reading about Gen Y learners and how they think.
 * REPORTING MID PROJECT**

We have met on 3 occasions to share findings, attend workshops and set aside time to experiment.

All participants are picking up new ideas, regardless of our previous experience with Web 2 technologies.

Our mid project report is accessible in the form of a Wiki where you will find reflections, sample work and Podcasts discussing our journey so far.

Our end of project report is in the form of;
 * END OF PROJECT REPORT**
 * Podcast** - a 20-30 minute recording ( audio)which is a multi-voice conversation between team members, clients and industry representatives where appropriate.

See link above.