digtial natives: who are they & why does it matter to educators?
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This presentation is designed to provide a snapshot into the lives of "Digital Natives" -a generation that has grown up immersed in a digitally rich world- and their perspectives on learning. Faculty In-Service Presentation for the Art Institute of California - San Francisco. June 22, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Marlo Young, MLS
June 22, 2010
Art Institute of California – San Francisco
Faculty In-Service
WHO ARE THEY & WHY DOES IT MATTER TO EDUCATORS?
Examine characteristics of Digital Natives
Consider how technology impacts their world
Identify & discuss new methods to engage and empower these students
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First Generation Immersed in a Digital World
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One Size Does Not Fit All
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Largest Generation Ever: 80+ million
Most Ethnically DiverseMicro Generations
Have grown up with virtual pets to feed & play games with
Have always known “Google” as a verb
Touch technology as the first & last thing in their day
Digitally Rich Environment
Constant Connectivity & Interactivity
Blended Realities
The Internet is their Sandbox
Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds
Today’s Plugged in Tweens
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49% Own smartphones doubled in last year!
97% use Text Messaging as main form of communication
As opposed to 30% for email &
25% for IM
2010 – Ball State University Study
66% want cellphones to provide the freedom to get an education from any place on Earth!
Ideal cellphone would include:MP3 playerGPSDesktop/laptop computer
Access to desktop/laptop files from anywhere
Wireless Association in Conjunction with Harris Interactive, 2008
TEENS’ THOUGHTS
Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning, 2010
Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning, 2010
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New Millennium Learners, Center for Educational Research & Innovation, 2007
New Millennium Learners, Center for Educational Research & Innovation, 2007
Broadcast Interactive
Linear, sequential/serial
Instruction
Teacher-centered
Absorbing materials
School
One-size-fits-all
School as torture
Teacher as transmitter
Hypermedia learning
Construction/discovery
Learner-centered
Learning how to learn
Lifelong
Customized
School as fun
Teacher as facilitator
Growing Up Digital, Don Tapscott, 1999
No lecturing
To be respected, trusted & have their opinions
count
To follow their own interests & passions
To create, using tools of their time
To work w/peers on group work & projectsTeaching Digital Natives, Marc Prensky, 2010
To make decisions & share control
To cooperate & compete w/each other
To connect w/peers to share opinions, in class, around the
world
An education that is not just relevant, but real
Teaching Digital Natives, Marc Prensky, 2010
“Fluency with New Media is required for productive life in new economy
& effective citizenship in digital age
New Media tools offer great promise for new model of learning – based on discovery, participation, interactivity”
Tons of educational standards
Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net Generation, Don Tapscott, 1999
Students want to actively participate
“Partnering” is a pedagogical approach for the new educational landscape
Old Wine in New Bottles
Is a major shift in pedagogy – from telling to partnering
It doesn’t happen overnight
It’s a gradual shift
Teaching Digital Natives, March Prensky , 2010
The very opposite of teaching by telling
Teacher’s goal is to do no telling at all
Teacher gives students, in a variety of interesting ways, ?s to be answered, and in certain cases, suggestions of possible tools and places to start
Onus is completely on the students Teaching Digital Natives, March Prensky , 2010
Giving Students Primary Responsibility for the Following:
• Finding & following their passion• Using whatever technology is available• Researching & finding information• Answering questions & sharing their thoughts• Creating presentations in text & multimedia
Teaching Digital Natives, March Prensky , 2010
Teachers’ Primary Responsibilities:
• Creating and asking the right ?s• Giving students guidance• Putting material in context• Explaining one-on-one• Creating rigor• Ensuring quality
Teaching Digital Natives, March Prensky , 2010
Ask your class if they think you talk to much, or more than you need to.
Then ask for suggestions on how you could reduce the amount of time you talk at them.
Their ideas may surprise you!
Teaching Digital Natives, March Prensky , 2010
Meaning is socially constructed Active participantsPassionate creators
Connected to community 24/7Competitive, Creative
Gadgets, tools, digital mediaReal world expectations
Work is play - play is workThe Web is a sandbox
Blended realitiesNew ways of thinking and doing
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