What+about+students+has+changed+since+you+went+to+school?


 * less deference - talk to us as equals - more confidence
 * pulled in many more directions
 * exposed to more stimuli
 * helicopter parents affect child's confidence
 * parents less equipped to help students - new arenas of knowledge - they don't have all the answers
 * students less apt/diligent to do "drill and practice" - lack time/patience/persistence
 * students better at "multi-tasking"
 * less fear of using technology to make life easier - not afraid to play
 * students don't "go out and play" - free create/explore


 * Less formal
 * Faster pace - kids pushed more
 * Students debate/question/argue with teachers or adults
 * More tolerance, acceptance of others
 * Students are more apt to do self discovery on knowledge