Need for a timetable overhaul for Gen Alpha

Children of today, who are members of Generation Alpha and were born roughly between 2010 and the present, are the first generation to have grown up totally in the age of smartphones, artificial intelligence assistants, and everything available on demand.

- BIJU DHARMAPALAN

Children of today, who are members of Generation Alpha and were born roughly between 2010 and the present, are the first generation to have grown up totally in the age of smartphones, artificial intelligence assistants, and everything available on demand. In the most literal sense, students in the Gen Alpha generation are digital natives. In fact, their appearance coincides with the launch of the first iPad by Apple. The phrase was introduced by Mark McCrindle, the founder of the Australian consultancy McCrindle Research.

They are the true children of the 21st century, immersed in a digital world. Even before exposure to the diversity of Mother Nature, these kids were exposed to digital phones and toys. The interaction with devices driven by artificial intelligence, immersive applications, and interactive material has been present in their lives since they were very young.

Members of generation Alpha rely on technology to help them discover the world. As a result, they are not as dependent on physical contact with their peers as previous generations. They are accustomed to having customized and available experiences on demand, whether in the realm of communication, learning, or entertainment. The members of this generation process information more quickly, prefer visual and immersive content, and frequently have shorter attention spans when it comes to passive learning methods.