America's newest generation, the Millennials, is in this coming-of-age phase. Who are they? How are they different? How are they being shaped by their moment in history? And how might they reshape America in the future? The Pew Research Center constructed a survey that is designed to identify the distinctive characteristics of Millennials, the generation of young adults (ages 18-29) who are coming of age in the new millennium. The types of questions within the survey predict whether a respondent shares the same values, attitudes and behaviors or a typical Millennial. Generations, like people, have personalities, and Millennials – the American teens and twenty-somethings currently making the passage into adulthood – have begun to forge theirs: confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and receptive to new ideas and ways of living. The survey asks 14 questions pertaining to:
-Demography
-Identity, Priorities, Outlook
-Technology and Social Media
-Work and Education
-Family Values
-Lifestyle
-Politics, Ideology, and Civic Engagement
-Religious Beliefs and Behavior
After you've answered all the questions, your will be given a numerical score as well as a full report summary based on your answers. My Millennial Score was 89. Any score above a 73 falls into the "Millennial" category. This would be a great activity to bring into the classroom for digital age learning and experiences. I could compare my scores with my students scores and then encourage them to do the same with someone at home. We could then discuss and take a look at the different scores everyone received and talk a little more in depth about how our scores were generated. Then, maybe if have them create a little quiz of their own using Google Forms? :)
How Millennial Are YOU?
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