Archive for 2019
New Guidelines Redefine Birth Years for Millennials, Gen-X & Post-Millennials
In this informative article, Jay Serafino discusses the new guidelines offered by the Pew Research Center when defining the birth years for Generation X, Millennials and Post Millennials. He outlines some of the major
Emerging Adulthood: The Twenty-Something Stage of Life
From Psychology Today, this article by Nancy Darling, a Professor of Psychology at Oberlin College, discusses a new life stage defined as Emerging Adulthood, which some argue has been added between Adolescence and Adulthood. Characterized by
How Generation Z Will Change The World
In this this video (04:31) produced by TIME, researchers Dr. Jean Twenge, David Stillman, and Jonah Stillman discuss some of the unique characteristics of Generation Z and how these may impact the world. While much
Millennials vs Generation Z: How Do They Compare & What’s the Difference?
This animated video (06:44) provides a comparison of Millennials and Generation Z, two generation groups that follow one another on the generational ladder but different significantly. Based on research, the video shows how they
How to Have a Good Conversation
In this video (12:06) from a TEDx event at Creative Coast, Celeste Headlee, a reporter, host, and correspondent in public radio, outlines ten basic rules for how to talk and listen to others, including
How to Create Meaningful Dialogue
In this video (13:01) from a TEDx event at Washington University in St. Louis, Andrew Hess shares his personal experiences in creating “intentional discussion groups” in which groups of friends would gather in an
Facilitating Discussions that Inspire Deeper Thinking
From Cengage, a global education and technology company built for learners, this blog post outlines seven approaches that will help students get the most out of group discussions, including understanding the role of discussions
11 Ways to Facilitate Great Conversations
Written by Dave Stachowiak, the founder and host of the Coaching for Leaders podcast, this article provides guiding principles and practical tips for facilitating conversations in almost any environment, including how to understand your
Resources to Learn How to Effectively Facilitate Group Discussions
From Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, this thorough website provides useful resources designed to help educators facilitate more thought-provoking, balanced, structured, and student-centered discussions, including classroom footage, student testimonials and interviews with faculty members. The
Motivation, Maslow & Movies
Beginning with a brief definition of the concept of motivation, this creative video (08:12) introduces Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a psychological theory of human behavior developed by Abraham Maslow which outlines five stages of