Third Millennium Kids: Helping Young People Thriving in an Age of Exponential Technology Change
About this ebook
Forget the doom and gloom about today's kids—Marc Prensky delivers a hopeful, action-driven roadmap for empowering young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Instead of stress and outdated systems, he advocates for high enthusiasm, real-world impact, and imagination-driven accomplishment by all young people.
Prensky, coiner of the term “digital native,” argues that today’s youth aren’t broken—they’re evolving. But too often, adults hold them back. This book provides 100+ actionable strategies to help kids unlock their potential, embrace their digital future, and create meaningful change.
Inside, you’ll discover:
Why traditional education is failing today’s kids—and what to do instead
How to reduce stress while increasing enthusiasm and creativity in young people
The role of real-world projects in helping kids develop confidence and purpose
How technology, including smartphones, can be a passport to the future—not a distraction
Practical steps for parents, teachers, and leaders to support kids in becoming successful Third Millennium Adults
If you’re a parent, teacher, or policymaker seeking a fresh, optimistic approach to raising and educating young people, THIRD MILLENNIUM KIDS is your essential guide. It’s time to stop looking backward—and start preparing kids to thrive in the world ahead.
“A great book. Hits the nail on the head.” —Esther Wojcicki, 40-year teacher, Author How to Raise Successful People
“Brilliantly fundamental. Wonderfully different. Surprisingly practical.” — Michael Fullan, Emeritus Professor, OISE/University of Toronto
“Powerful and forward thinking. Replete with opportunity and exciting possibility for young people.” — D.S. Engle, Superintendent of Schools (Ret.)
“Marc Prensky's stunning book is a must-read for parents, teachers and the rest of us trying to understand just how incredibly powerful the next few years could be for today's kids—as technology—in partnership with kids’ imaginations— leads them to real-world accomplishments.” — John Seely Brown
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About the author
Marc Prensky is the gold prize-winning author of 12 books, translated into several languages, and has been a keynote speaker in over 50 countries. His most recent volumes are THIRD MILLENNIUM KIDS, EMPOWERED!, and EDUCATION TO BETTER THEIR WORLD. Marc is the coiner of the globally-used terms “digital native” and ‘digital immigrant.” He founded and runs the GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR EMPOWERMENT, ACCOMPLISHMENT, & IMPACT BY YOUNG PEOPLE and the TWO BILLION KIDS PROJECT—with the goal of empowering every young person on the planet to realize their dreams, fix problems ,and help others. Marc's talks, writings, interviews and videos can be found all around the Internet. He has taught at all levels, from elementary to college. Marc holds degrees from Oberlin, Harvard, and Yale and spent six years at the Boston Consulting Group.