‘Digital natives’ and ‘digital immigrants’ in higher education
‘Digital natives’ and ‘digital immigrants’ in higher education
Author(s): Diana PopovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Library and Information Science
Published by: Бургаски свободен университет
Keywords: higher education; generations; digital natives; digital; immigrants;
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to outline the challenges that higher education faces regarding the teaching of the digitally savvy generations. Analyzed are the main Generation Y’s characteristics and the implications they have for colleges and universities. The paper delineates the main differences between teachers and learners in the 21st century and points out what ‘Digital Immigrants’ should do to teach ‘Digital Natives’ successfully.
Journal: Съвременна хуманитаристика
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 75-80
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English