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Boomers & Gen-Xers Millennials: Understanding the New Students, by Diana Oblinger

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July/August 2003. In the most recent issue of Educause Review, Diane Oblinger cites the Disease Outbreak Simulation (Epiville) as an example of what students entering higher education expect in their classrooms. This article describes the profile of students today and their demands for experimental, interactive, and authentic learning environments. See full article (pdf).