The talk about generational differences is plentiful…but is there really a difference when everything boils down? Teens vs. Gen Y vs. Gen X are more frequently playing games online utilizing social networking sites, reading blogs/ forums and downloading music. I would say that just about everyone has at least one email address (or in my case 4). We use the Internet to get news, stay in touch and research products and services. Broadband access has increased significantly, giving us what we need to find right at our finger tips. Generation V, or otherwise known as Generation Virtual is not defined by age, nor gender but rather by the use of various channels of digital media utilized to discover information, etc. The online environment is alluring to many. Technology is radically changing and generational differences are becoming more apparent than ever as to what information is accessed and the technology utilized to access it. The variety of generations today are staying within the workforce longer and living longer- so why not adapt online activities and training so all generations can utilize them? Multigenerational workplaces and blending of the generations to be able to utilize one type of training for everyone in an organization is now possible and very beneficial (especially on a tight training budget).

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