Canadian Learning Commons Conference 3
Keynote

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Richard Sweeney is the University Librarian at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and also leads the Department of Instructional Technology and Media Services. Rich has conducted over 40 Millennial generation panels in front of live audiences in over twenty states at various libraries, associations, colleges, universities, and companies. His work has been the subject of articles in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the Star Ledger (Newark), and in many other publications. Two of his six children are Millennials.

Keynote Speaker

 

Engaging Millennial Students

Richard's slides

They are a huge generation of impatient, experiential learners, digital natives, multitaskers, and gamers who love the flat, networked world and expect nomadic connectivity, 24x7. More importantly they are demanding consumers who expect more selectivity, personalization and customization in their products and services. They are the Millennials (born 1979 to 1994). Join Richard Sweeney as he discusses what research says about Millennials and their communication, consumer, and learning preferences, as well as their behaviors and attitudes. Following this discussion, Richard will conduct a live focus group with 12 to 14 local Millennials to prove or disprove the research. The audience will also have the opportunity to ask the Millennials questions.

Do you have a question you’d like Richard to include in his live panel interview? Send your questions to jmackenz@unb.ca. Suggestions will be collected and forwarded to Richard in advance of the conference.