Generations and learning styles are quite interesting. Most generation’s preferred style of training are Performance Support (tools) and reference materials for self study. Interestingly, over a span of four generations of learners - Baby Boomers, Gen X, Traditionalists, and Gen Y - Gen X'ers prefer self navigating to find training for learning purposes.
Source for the above information can be found at the following web site:
http://www.meridiaars.com/assets/other/LearningStyles.pdf
While it may be more comfortable to remain in one's own preferred style of learning, it is important to understand all learning styles in order to develop and provide training for all learners within all generations.
Web 2.0 tools can be intimidating for the older generations; as a Baby Boomer, I understand fully the need to at least learn how to navigate and interact with these tools from a supportive standpoint as it relates to ID/HPT.
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