Engaging Today's Students: Generational Insights for Teaching and Connecting with Generation Z
Date and Time
Location
In-person on the University of Guelph main campus (location shared with registrants)
Details
Today’s students are navigating a rapidly changing world—and so are we as educators. This interactive workshop explores the values, strengths, and needs of Generation Z, with a focus on how to engage and motivate them through evidence-informed strategies. Participants will examine key principles of motivation and apply generational insights to redesign teaching practices that support student learning, belonging, and success.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the strengths, values, and needs of the current generation of students.
- Explore key principles of student motivation and their impact on engagement and learning.
- Apply generational truths and principles of motivation to one’s own teaching contexts, revising a course activity, assessment, or strategy to better support Gen Z learners.