Keynote: Alpha: The Next Generation

Abstract

Generation Alpha, the cohort born from 2010 to the present, is the current student population in our elementary, middle, and high schools (9th grade). Unlike any previous generation, these students are true digital natives as they were born into a time when iPads, Instagram, Siri, and Alexa were integral parts of their formative years. In less than four years’ time, these Alphas will be our incoming collegiate freshman class. Are we ready? Let's discuss how Open Education can support these learners