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Generational Differences In Motivation For Learning: An Ethnographic Research Project On The Differences Between Learning Styles And Motivations To Learn Based On Generation, Alan Debelle

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

There are a number of differences between generational groups as far as influences, technology, and preferences. The purpose of this research project can help determine if there are differences in motivations and preferences toward learning delivery methods, based on age groups. To determine this, a Likert scale survey was issued to seventy four college students via a Zoomerang online survey link. The respondents were only asked to display their age and were classified into one of four generational groups. The Likert scale helped determine preferences to online or traditional classroom training. In addition the respondents were asked to list frustrations …