Educators in post-secondary education recognize the value of creating a learning environment that is relevant to the times we live in. As an instructor in a first year university course, I wanted to explore some specific elements in course development and delivery that would be beneficial in creating a meaningful learning environment for students of the Net Generation. The purpose of this study is to explore the needs of first year students through the evidence gathered of their community and team building and online learning activities, as well as their use of online game-based assessment....