TL;DR: Gen Z learns through video, practice and bite-sized content, uses AI and online courses alongside school or college, and increasingly values skills and portfolios as much as degrees.
How Gen Z learns
- YouTube and short tutorials
- AI study help – see Chatgpt For Studying
- Online courses – see Free Online Courses 2026
- Learning by doing – projects and portfolios
- Group study on video calls and Discord
Skills vs degrees
Degrees still matter for many careers, but employers increasingly value proof of skills. See Skills Vs Degrees.
Study tips
Active recall, spaced repetition and phone-free study blocks. See Study Smarter.
