Marc Prensky (2001) coined the term “digital native” to
describe the children who have been raised immersed in digital media. These
children have been exposed to multimedia and technology tools their entire
lives (Prensky, 2001; McHale, 2005). Prensky (2001)
describes how digital natives are fundamentally different learners as a result
of changes in the brain based on this life-long exposure to digital media. In
this podcast, I will introduce you to two young ladies who are both digital
natives. Despite this similarity, they present very different learning profiles
that serve as a reminder to educators that the digital age is only increasing
the demand for variety in the classroom.
Podcast - The Tale of Two Digital Natives
Sources:
McHale, T. (2005). Portrait of a digital native. Technology & Learning. Retrieved from http://www.techlearning.com/article/portrait-of-a-digital-native/42941
Prensky, M. (2001). Digital natives, digital immigrants. On the Horizon, 9(5).
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