The students in my graduate studies class have been learning about digital natives and digital immigrants this week. A digital native is a person who grew up surrounded by technology. A digital immigrant is someone who did not have the advantage of a lifetime of technology immersion and is trying to catch up (Thornburg, 2008). I am a digital immigrant. I suspect that many of my students are digital natives. What do you think? Do digital natives and digital immigrants exist? How do these categories affect learning styles and preferences? Do digital natives have an advantage over digital immigrants?
I surveyed some of my students about technology - how they access and use technology at home and at school. The results were interesting, yet not surprising. Check out the podcast below to hear the responses from a few of my students.
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