What Do Generational Differences Mean for Educators and Leaders Today?
In this episode of the Shifting Schools podcast, Tricia Friedman interviews Jeff Utecht about the importance of understanding generational differences in education and leadership. They discuss how each generation's upbringing shapes their expectations and behaviors, particularly in the context of technology and social media. Jeff emphasizes the need for educators and parents to adapt their approaches to meet the needs of today's students, who are influenced by a vastly different social landscape than previous generations. The conversation also touches on the challenges of parenting in a digital age and the importance of teaching responsible social media use. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Generational Understanding 01:15 The Importance of Understanding Generational Differences 04:39 Navigating the Generational Gap in Education 11:59 The Impact of Technology on Generational Perspectives 17:06 Parenting Across Generations 20:44 Training and Resources for Educators Join Jeff and Tricia on April 17th for a special day of learning. https://www.shiftingschools.com/ Have thoughts about this episode or want to put a request in for a follow up conversation? info (at) shiftingschools.com