Resume

• 1979

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Business Administration and Management

  General

  Arizona State University

• 1969

  Bachelor's and Master's

  Business

  Earned a Varsity Sports Letter my Freshman year in Rodeo. Maintained that status all four years.

  Northern Arizona University

  College of Business Administration

• Distance Learning

  Business Strategy

  Lecturing

  Statistics

  Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Student Development

  Curriculum Development

  Theory

  Strategic Thinking

  Science

  Courses

  University Teaching

  Curriculum Design

  E-Learning

  Higher Education

  Student Affairs

  Educational Technology

  Research

  Horses

  Technology in the 21st Century Classroom: Key Pedagogical Strategies for Millennial Students in University Business Courses

  This study’s purpose was to discover key pedagogical strategies for millennial generation students in university business courses. The design was qualitative

  using semi-structured interview questions

  and purposive sampling with snowballing techniques

  and was based upon opinions of 15 faculty members. Questions were validated by a panel of experts. Data was analyzed using Content Analysis. A second rater established reliability. Themes were identified

  categorized

  and presented. Findings show millennial’s are: pro-technology

  unrealistic about work and life

  multi-taskers

  and not prepared for college. They have poor written communication skills

  short attention spans

  and a global view. Classroom pedagogical strategies included: using real-world examples; providing clear structure

  and creating participatory activities - projects

  group work. Online pedagogical strategies incorporated: using hybrid courses; applying online strategies-Social Networking

  YouTube

  Blackboard; and providing feedback. Recommendations included replicating the study in different geographic locations

  using a larger sample size

  comparing private and public institutions

  and examining other disciplines.

  Kazem Darbandi

  Nancy Merlion

  Rhodes

  Rhonda

  Rhodes

  California State Polytechnic University

  Pomona

  Prescott

  AZ

  Prescott

  AZ

  Pomona

  California

  Professor in the Technology and Operations Management Department. Teach Strategic Management to MBA students and undergraduate students. Research in the Strategic Management area and Pedagogical Strategies area.

  Professor

  California State Polytechnic University

  Pomona

  Taught business classes

  Prescott

  AZ

  Info Center

  Marketing and Strategy

  Prescott

  AZ