
{"id":459170,"date":"2023-11-15T05:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/?p=459170"},"modified":"2023-09-18T11:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T16:52:18","slug":"nov-6-secrets-you-need-to-know-about-your-generation-alpha-art-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/11\/nov-6-secrets-you-need-to-know-about-your-generation-alpha-art-students\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Secrets You Need to Know About Your Generation Alpha Art Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forget <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/11\/nov-6-truths-about-generation-z-art-students-they-wish-you-understood-now\/\">Gen Z<\/a>\u2014let\u2019s talk Gen Alpha! Generation Alpha takes up the seats in your elementary and middle school art room now and in the foreseeable future. While they are a generation that demands attention, their influence on the global stage only continues to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assigning the first letter of the Greek alphabet to the first generation born entirely in the 21st Century is fitting. Born <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Generation-Alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">from late 2010 to somewhere near 2025<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and also known as Generation Glass, Generation COVID, mini-millennials, or Screenagers, the first Gen Alphas just became teenagers this year. Their values and characteristics will sharpen with age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gen Alpha is up and coming on the global stage! Here are six secrets you need to know to help them succeed in your art room and beyond.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adapting to the next generation of learners allows art teachers to remain relevant and impactful in the lives of students. Generation Alpha is still young and needs supportive, empathetic, empowering adults to set them up for a lifetime of success. While Generation Z students are older, they are still in our secondary classrooms. They desire to understand the &#8220;why&#8221; and are passionate about activism and collective voices. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/11\/nov-6-truths-about-generation-z-art-students-they-wish-you-understood-now\/\">Gen Z<\/a> here and <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents.pdf\">download<\/a> the helpful resource below to see the key values of each group with corresponding strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-459702\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents-copy.jpg\" alt=\"downloadable resource\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents-copy.jpg 612w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents-copy-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"theme-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/StrategiestoEngageGenZGenAlphaArtStudents.pdf\">Download Now!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Gen Alpha is the first of its kind.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In many ways, Generation Alpha leads the way into a new world. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gen Alpha is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/generationalpha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Understanding-Generation-Alpha-McCrindle.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">predicted to be the largest, smartest, and wealthiest generation yet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Not only did Gen Alpha emerge the same year as the iPad, but they are also the first generation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Generation-Alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">grow up primarily or entirely in a world affected by COVID<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Gen Alpha will introduce new ways of learning, working, and living in an interconnected, global landscape and will pave the way for all 21st-century generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bring new energy Gen Alpha is sure to appreciate with these resources:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/07\/jul-7-things-art-education-and-our-students-need-from-us-this-fall\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 Things Art Education and Our Students Need From Us This Fall<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/01\/jan-5-ways-to-foster-creative-leadership-in-the-art-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Ways to Foster Creative Leadership in the Art Room<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2019\/08\/21st-century-skills-in-the-art-classroom\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21st-Century Skills in the Art Classroom<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459467\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-1-tower-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"student building tower\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-1-tower-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-1-tower-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-1-tower-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-1-tower.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Gen Alpha views technology as a way of life.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though not the first generation born into a digital world, Gen Alpha is experiencing a new <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/09\/the-state-of-tech-in-the-art-room\/\">technological reality<\/a> filled with smart tech, AI voice assistants, and augmented and virtual reality. Gen Alpha has had <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/generationalpha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Understanding-Generation-Alpha-McCrindle.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">screens placed in front of them as pacifiers, entertainers, and educational aids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0before they could talk, the results of which are life-long and yet to be determined. What is sure is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springtideresearch.org\/post\/generation-alpha\/more-insights-on-generation-alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">technology plays a role in every aspect of Gen Alpha&#8217;s lives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Respond in your art room by:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introducing your students to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/podcasts\/discussing-digital-art-and-technology-ep-228\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">digital artmaking tools and creative technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exploring the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/04\/the-pros-and-cons-of-bringing-ai-based-platforms-into-the-art-classroom\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">benefits and challenges AI brings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to your classroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Developing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/06\/jun-how-to-guide-students-to-be-responsible-digital-citizens-in-the-art-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">digital citizens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> capable of using technology responsibly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching students to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/05\/may-3-subtly-effective-ways-to-manage-screen-time-in-the-art-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">manage their screen time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> appropriately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Providing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/08\/aug-how-technology-hinders-learning-in-the-art-room-14-ways-to-get-back-to-fundamentals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">technology-free activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to help students decompress from screens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459468\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-2-pizza-1024x611.jpeg\" alt=\"food artwork\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-2-pizza-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-2-pizza-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-2-pizza-768x458.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-2-pizza.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Gen Alpha is big on ownership and independence.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through their user-first technological experience, Gen Alpha has grown accustomed to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberdrola.com\/talent\/alpha-generation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">having their needs and preferences taken into account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This desire to stand on their own two feet transfers into the classroom in Gen Alpha\u2019s expectation for personalized education. They prefer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iberdrola.com\/talent\/alpha-generation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">learning at their own pace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through highly gamified experiences. Gen Alpha is a generation of leaders who are taking their lives into their own hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Build the collaboration skills Gen Alpha still needs with these resources:<\/b><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/03\/mar-how-to-help-your-students-learn-to-talk-to-each-other-again\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Help Your Students Learn to Talk to Each Other Again<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/podcasts\/the-lessons-we-learn-from-collaboration-ep-322\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Lessons We Learn From Collaboration (Ep. 322)<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2019\/10\/5-collaborative-projects-for-any-time-of-the-school-year\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Collaborative Projects for Any Time of the School Year<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459469\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-3-foam-shapes--1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"foam shapes on rainbow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-3-foam-shapes--1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-3-foam-shapes--300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-3-foam-shapes--768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-3-foam-shapes-.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Gen Alpha considers family and connection vital.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gen Alpha will likely <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/generationalpha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Understanding-Generation-Alpha-McCrindle.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">spend longer at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> than any other generation while they pursue post-secondary education and enter the workforce. The predominantly positive relationships Gen Alpha enjoys with their grandparents and millennial parents supported this likelihood even before the global pandemic. COVID-19 deprived Gen Alpha of key social relationships and resulted in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gwi.com\/marketing\/us-gen-alpha-characteristics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fear of familial illness and missing out on time with family<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Respond in your art room by:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2019\/02\/how-to-host-a-family-fun-art-night-for-your-school-community\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hosting a family art night<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for your school community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/podcasts\/connecting-with-the-community-ep-223\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Making a mural in a public place<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to foster connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Socializing with parents at after-school sporting events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2019\/04\/the-most-fun-way-to-keep-visitors-engaged-at-your-art-show\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">family-friendly activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in your annual art show.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inviting students to explore themes of home and family in art.<br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: Be mindful of different home environments and if needed, focus on broader themes of community instead.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459470\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-4-blue-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"artwork on foil\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-4-blue-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-4-blue-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-4-blue-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-4-blue.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Gen Alpha is more social and visual than ever.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The effects of the global pandemic on Gen Alpha stretch beyond a family priority to a distinct desire for social activities that don\u2019t involve a screen. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwi.com\/reports\/gen-alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Audiobooks and podcasts are on the rise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, as is movie-going for the big-screen experience. Despite evident screen fatigue, the future of education for Gen Alpha still lies in engaging and entertaining <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/generationalpha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Understanding-Generation-Alpha-McCrindle.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">visual, multimodal, and hands-on learning experiences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Engage Gen Alpha in diverse learning experiences with these resources:<\/b><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/01\/jan-4-fun-ideas-to-unprogram-in-the-art-room-to-alleviate-student-stress\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4 Fun Ideas to Unprogram in the Art Room to Alleviate Student Stress<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/04\/apr-how-to-boost-learning-through-expressive-kinesthetic-art-practices\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Boost Learning Through Expressive Kinesthetic Art Practices<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/podcasts\/using-games-to-engage-your-students-ep-378\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using Games to Engage Your Students (Ep. 378)<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/09\/oct-4-benefits-of-play-and-5-ways-to-incorporate-play-in-the-secondary-art-room\/\"><em>4 Benefits of Play and 5 Ways to Incorporate Play in the Secondary Art Room<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-459471\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"painting trees\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-5-trees.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6. Gen Alpha still needs all the support they can get.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gen Alpha is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springtideresearch.org\/post\/generation-alpha\/more-insights-on-generation-alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">freer and more confident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> than their Gen Z counterparts. However, well-being remains a top priority.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/342347030_Understanding_Generation_Alpha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Physiological and psychological vulnerabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> resulting from constant exposure to technology are difficult to ignore. Screen addiction, cyber threats, decreased attention spans, and social-emotional deficits are only a few of these challenges. This makes the guidance and support of invested adults crucial to Gen Alpha\u2019s mental, emotional, and physical wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Respond in your art room by:<\/b><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Integrating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2020\/11\/how-to-support-social-emotional-learning-through-choice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">social-emotional learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> through increased choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/03\/mar-8-warm-up-activities-to-support-classroom-management-and-calm-starts-to-class\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting with a mindfulness activity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like a mantra or meditation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adopting a visual journaling practice to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/podcasts\/visual-journaling-artmaking-and-creativity-ep-266\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">document and process life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incorporating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/03\/mar-3-therapeutic-practices-in-the-art-room-and-3-ways-they-engage-the-imagination\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">music, movement, drama, and other forms of expression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/10\/oct-embrace-the-pause-exploring-the-benefits-of-boredom-in-art-classes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slowing down<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> projects to allow time to enjoy the artmaking process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your Gen Alpha students are the top players in the ever-evolving digital landscape of the 21st century. They are the first of their kind, integrating technology into every aspect of their lives. COVID-19 shaped their value for family and cemented a desire for entertaining and personalized multimodal education. As they strive to find balance and wellness in their technology-driven society, they look to you for support and guidance. The world may be rapidly changing, but your role in your students\u2019 lives is more relevant than ever!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>How do you connect with your Gen Alpha art students?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What stood out to you in this article and how will that shift your teaching approach this year?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forget Gen Z\u2014let\u2019s talk Gen Alpha! Generation Alpha takes up the seats in your elementary and middle school art room now and in the foreseeable future. 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