From Zoomers to Boomers: Supporting the Modern Adult Learner in the Age of AI

Jennifer Parker; Madeline Craig; Stefani Boutelier

From Zoomers to Boomers: Supporting the Modern Adult Learner in the Age of AI

Jennifer Parker
, Madeline Craig
, Stefani Boutelier

Aquinas College

Research & Scholarship: Other contribution

Abstract

Who are modern adult learners in the age of generative AI? Join faculty development professionals, instructional technologists, and academic researchers Stefani Boutelier, Madeline Craig, Jennifer Parker to explore the changing landscape of college-to-career learning through the lens of a research-informed framework for AI-competency development, the EMP (Emerging, Mentee, Peer) Model. Explore the unique needs of how emerging adult learners - "Zoomers" - differ from mid-career and experienced professionals. This foundational webinar sets the stage for leveraging the EMP model to enhance adult education in the era of AI.

Original language	American English
Type	Webinar Series
Publisher	Macmillan Learning
State	Published - Oct 21 2025

Disciplines

Education
Adult and Continuing Education
Educational Technology

Access to Document

https://go.macmillanlearning.com/251021-from-zoomers-to-boomers.htmlLicense: CC BY-ND

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