Digital Natives

By: Jud ThomasStacey MullaneJulie BrownShelly CoxAnd Christina Potter

What is a Digital Native

Lives in a technological environment

Can teach a teacher technology

Communicates and collaborates using networking tools

Comfortable sharing their identity through networking tools

Less concerned about privacy, more concerned about expression

Digital Natives Think in New Ways

Speed of information more important than depth

Hyperlinks encourage non-linear thought and multitasking

Game playing and fantasy are more prevalent

Active vs. passive learning, more interactive

Adapting to New Learning

Incorporate IM, text, and email into lessons

Make more school related content available online

Allow opportunities for collaboration via network tools

Digital Technology Problems

Adapting teaching styles to meet new learning needs

Copyright / plagiarism

Fair use of intellectual property

Privacy

Quality of information can be compromised