These articles are truly fascinating. They were written quite some time ago, however, there are many merits to what is being taught. The main idea is that the communication methods of digital immigrants and digital natives is different. Digital natives refer to those who were born into the technology age, and the immigrants refer to those who were not and are attempting to learn current technology.
One such interesting note is that in the article, it is mentioned how a digital immigrant would still print online information, while a native would not. I wholeheartedly agree with the fact that we as educators must teach to the digital native. Though, I am considered a part of the digital native generation, time has marched on since I was in Elementary school. When I was in Elementary school, I used Mac IIs with 5.25 floppy discs with Oregon Trail on a green screen. Now, however, students all have ipads and can do digital research. Students as young as Pre-K are fluent in technology.
We as educators in the 21st century must be adaptive and responsive to the ever changing pace of technology and continue to adapt to the changing times.
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