Wondering About “Digital Natives”
I just posted a blog examining the evolution of the term “digital native” in education over at edSocialMedia.
“I become apprehensive when I hear people tell me about how our students are all “digital natives.” My hesitation stems from the fact that some educators have twisted this buzzword beyond its original definition into a dangerous catchall. For some, the phrase is used to define our students as a monolithic group of tech gurus. At best, I think this tends to obfuscate students’ dearth of practical technological skills, and at worst, it leads to a conception that all students are technologically savvy.”
Be sure to read the rest of this post and check out what else is going on over at edSocialMedia.
