The generation that is most comfortable with digital technology, which gives them unprecedented access to all of the world's knowledge, knows less than the previous generation that lacked this advantage. In other words, the generations whose thumbs do most of their talking can't express themselves beyond the level of a text message. Could the vast majority of people under the age of 30 (Gen Y and the youngest Gen Xers) be so clueless?
Regrettably the answer is yes. According to a recent Pew Research Center study, 74 percent of 18 to 29 year-olds did not know that Condolezza Rice was the U.S. Secretary of State. Six times more of these young adults were more likely to identify the latest winner of American Idol than the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Another 60 percent did not know the Civil War took place in the second half of the 19th century.
This is a generation who grew up reading blogs instead of books. They read updates about friends on MySpace instead of reading current events in newspapers. They know more about World of Warcraft than they do about World War II.
The result is that just one-third of high school seniors graduated with the ability to read proficiently. Just one-fourth could write a basic paragraph.
The problem is that many young adults are using technology to communicate rather than to learn. In effect by using shorthand texting, they are reinforcing their own illiteracy every time they send and receive a text message.
What's this mean for employers:
1. In a world of scarce talent, employers will need to transform themselves to make effective use of a generation that isn't ready to contribute to the traditional workplace. As a result, companies will have to invest in training programs that offer a crash course in the basic skills these workers lack. These programs will need to be tailored so that they are relevant to the actual work the employee will perform.
2. The small percentage of well-educated, high achieving college students will have their choice of employers and competition for them will be fierce. While this isn't new news, what's different this time around is that the gap between the-best-and-the-brightest and the average graduate is much wider. Because the return on investment is so much greater for these star performers, employers can be certain that the competition for talent will only be getting more intense.
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Evolution and not revolution is to be considered in the case of the nano video 8GB blue; this winning gadget has conquered the current market and every user is no stranger when it comes to this amazing device. One can also have a glimpse of all the existing changes that are coming along the new device that feels as being a little mouse when compared to the previous gadgets. Every user will start marveling at all the little touches that are required in order to make this device work according to its own instructions; its slideshow is cool and every viewer will allow himself to watch the drifting images. The images can be drifted slowly in order for the viewer to see everything. A substantial redesign was provided in order for the iPod to accommodate the video playback and the new games. Despite all these changes, the IPod nano 3rd generation review states that the iPod remains one of the thinnest and smallest devices. Its MP3 player is designed in an exquisite manner too. It is also one of the most affordable devices that are to be found on the current market.
The redesign of the nano video 8Gb blue has its own amount of criticism; many detractors are likely to call it chubby. The device is also blamed for looking squat and awkward; but all this reservation is not to be taken too seriously because the latest iPod makes the previous one look like a real skyscraper. Its brighter screen is one of its best features because the users have always searched for larger screens that can provide them with a full display of the main menu. The menu system has been changed; one striking change resides in the split-screen menu that allows the user to have a full display of images and information. The iPod can also be used as a support for the video playback; despite its small size, this phone can support different features that are to be found in larger devices that are twice its size. The video games may have their own support thanks to the new features that have been added to the iPod. Handy ways of spending the spare time will be provided to the user but he should not expect his iPod to compete with major play stations.
The IPod nano 3rd generation review shows that the latest iPod may include all the small touches that can be easily missed; the music shuffle function is also included on this list because it has a experienced a subtle evolution. The user will be let to easily engage and disengage from the existent shuffle function; few presses will be needed in order to achieve that and the user will have to use the center button of the iPod. All the shuffle setting alternatives and options are placed in every song's window thus giving you the possibility to randomize all the songs until you have found the desired one. This may be considered as a true lazy listener's dream and this dream has become true.
But the audio file format has not been changed; but the copy-protected files are supported regardless of the purchased iPod. The iPod has unique requirements when it comes to the files management but the manual addition is also allowed. You can add or even delete the files you want without having to face the hassles that is usually related to the play list syncing. Some additional features are planned for the models to come. The future iPod will include some unique abilities such as the one that regards the use of the headphone jack. The headphone jack will be used as a video output with composite features. Videos and photos will be played right to the user's television set without the need of having the third-party interface. Eventually, the little used features will be removed in order to reduce the construction costs.
The sound quality when it comes to the nano video 8Gb blue is questionable; it still sounds as if the iPod is in the middle of the road. The sound quality is quite middling but this does not seem the affect the number of sales. On the contrary, the latest iPod remains one of the best selling products. Every user will notice that the video performance of this device has actually stolen the entire show; but he is likely to prefer watching the full-length movie on larger screens. Still, the video experience that is provided by the iPod must be enjoyed. All the existent features may convince you to upgrade your present iPod; the latest model is likely to satisfy all your needs when it comes to the video possibilities that have been designed in order to make all the small touches available to you.
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