摘要：Millennial students are here to stay and have populated our classrooms and athletic training rooms. This population differs from many of us and the students we have taught in the past. They have matured in an era dominated by technology where it is believed that to motivate students’ learning, technology and multimedia access must be integrated into all facets of education.1-2 As athletic training educators (ATEs), we must understand the millennial generation audience in order to effectively interact with them and engage them in the learning process.3 Monaco and Martin3 suggest that “educators must understand their millennial generation audience. By understanding the millennial student and how they learn, the educator will be more successful in creating a learning centered environment.” 46 One specific item they address is the need for creative content delivery, engaging students, and using technology,3 a concept consistent with the findings of others.1-2 The purpose of this column is to challenge ATEs to start thinking about new ways to engage students in 2011 and integrate technology into the classroom, such as text messaging and Twitter., which students are already using in their personal lives.Hw
