http://www.mazar.ca/2006/07/18/digital-natives-vs-digital-immigrants/
I found this website quite interesting as it uses cases studies to effectivley give a greater understanding of Digitial Natives and Digitial Immigration. The opening paragraph straight away describes what it entails to be classed as each of these. The author (posting udner the name of Rochelle) immedietly puts her opinions into light, saying that Prenskys theory is indeed incorrect, as it is more of a "are we willing to learn" than "we've been brought up/havent been brought up in a digital world". I think this is a really interesting point, as although it goes against what Prensky says, it offers and alternative view point.
This webpage introduces us to two characters, 20 year old Emily who has been bought up in a world of wireless internet, social networking sites, mp3's, podcasts and mobile phones - qualify as a "digital native". Emily's lifestyle and experiences with technology reinforce her being labelled a "digitial native" as from the moment she wakes up, her day is effected by technology (checking her emails, podcasts and facebook account). Secondly, we are introduced to Rochelle, the author of this page. Rochelle is 32, and acoording to Premsky, she would be classified as a Digital Immigrant, because she was born before a world of digital technologies. Rochelle speaks about how she was 17 when she first started to use the internet, which is alot later that Emily. Although Rochelle should be a "digital immigrant", she it up-to-date with technology, using email and blogging sites, forums and instant messenger.
The website draws upon how Rochelle doesnt fit into the age range for a digital native, but feels that she is one, because she has as much technological involvement and knowledge as someone 10 years her senior.
I think this is really interesting and provides a great debate!
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Website Two (with URL)
http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/default.asp
The second website which I found intersting is the homepage of a key figure in the concept of Digital Natives and Digitial Immigration, Marc Prensky. The homepage introduces Marc, and gives hyperlinks to different areas and pages. I found the "writitngs" hyperlink to be the most interesting, as on this page a number of articles are published, all to do with Digitial immigration and Digital Natives. Obviously as this website is about Prenskys ideas, it is all very supportive and positive. The website talks about how there is a divide in digital technology, breaking it down into to categories which are age dependent. The website is really up to date, with the most recent publications dating March 2009. There is also an archive of older publications dating back to 2003, so there is a whole host of resourses and articles available. The hyperlinks which give you acess to the articles are shown in red, which makes them stand out on the page, and co-ordinates with the text box at the very top of the page. The layout is generally quite simple, which is effective and is ideal for regular updates to be made.
The second website which I found intersting is the homepage of a key figure in the concept of Digital Natives and Digitial Immigration, Marc Prensky. The homepage introduces Marc, and gives hyperlinks to different areas and pages. I found the "writitngs" hyperlink to be the most interesting, as on this page a number of articles are published, all to do with Digitial immigration and Digital Natives. Obviously as this website is about Prenskys ideas, it is all very supportive and positive. The website talks about how there is a divide in digital technology, breaking it down into to categories which are age dependent. The website is really up to date, with the most recent publications dating March 2009. There is also an archive of older publications dating back to 2003, so there is a whole host of resourses and articles available. The hyperlinks which give you acess to the articles are shown in red, which makes them stand out on the page, and co-ordinates with the text box at the very top of the page. The layout is generally quite simple, which is effective and is ideal for regular updates to be made.
Website One. (with URL)
[The first of my second batch!!]
http://technologysource.org/article/digital_natives_digital_immigrants/
This webpage was published on The University Of North Carolina's website and is one persons summary and opinions in Digital Natives and Digital Immigration.
The article begins with introducing the work of Marc Prensky, the main figure in the whole notion of digital immigration and natives. It talks about what Prensky said, and moves onto the authors own opinions and experiences. Although he thinks Prensky made soem valid points and a good distinction and understanding of those who grasp technology easier than others, he disagrees with many results Prensky made. Being in his 30's, according to Prensky, the author falls slightly outside the age range for being a digital native, but to himself he challenges this as he feels he knows a sufficient amount and works at a university within the field of technology and computers.
Although the article was written in 2003, I found it really interesting, as not only does it nicely introduce the notion and concepts, it provides a counter argument, drawing upon personal experiences. Personally, I found it really helpful in obtaining a greater understanding of Prenskys ideas.
http://technologysource.org/article/digital_natives_digital_immigrants/
This webpage was published on The University Of North Carolina's website and is one persons summary and opinions in Digital Natives and Digital Immigration.
The article begins with introducing the work of Marc Prensky, the main figure in the whole notion of digital immigration and natives. It talks about what Prensky said, and moves onto the authors own opinions and experiences. Although he thinks Prensky made soem valid points and a good distinction and understanding of those who grasp technology easier than others, he disagrees with many results Prensky made. Being in his 30's, according to Prensky, the author falls slightly outside the age range for being a digital native, but to himself he challenges this as he feels he knows a sufficient amount and works at a university within the field of technology and computers.
Although the article was written in 2003, I found it really interesting, as not only does it nicely introduce the notion and concepts, it provides a counter argument, drawing upon personal experiences. Personally, I found it really helpful in obtaining a greater understanding of Prenskys ideas.
Website analysis'
Okay, well Iexperienced some problems with my website analysis'...as in I saved the sources on my external hard drive and it broke, and there is no way of retrieving my files.
I have done the write ups for the sites I looked at, which are published on my blog already, but seeing as I havent been able to publish what sites I wrote about, Im gunna have to do it again! Just to let everyone know that Im not really late in doing it...I just had problems which caused a major delay!!
I have done the write ups for the sites I looked at, which are published on my blog already, but seeing as I havent been able to publish what sites I wrote about, Im gunna have to do it again! Just to let everyone know that Im not really late in doing it...I just had problems which caused a major delay!!
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Something I stumbled across
I was having a browse on the cosmopolitan website (as you do) and it came up with a link to a forum where women were discussing open universities and online degrees.
From their points of view, its a really good thing, and i found it quite interesting as it sort of ties in with this unit in the sense that its a "virtual community" discussing the topic, and the topic has relevance to what we have been looking at.
Just thought I'd make a blog because, well, i found it interesting anyway.
Heres the link if anyone is interested http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/chatroom/topic/70345
From their points of view, its a really good thing, and i found it quite interesting as it sort of ties in with this unit in the sense that its a "virtual community" discussing the topic, and the topic has relevance to what we have been looking at.
Just thought I'd make a blog because, well, i found it interesting anyway.
Heres the link if anyone is interested http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/chatroom/topic/70345
Technophile 2020
11 years from now, and things must be different right? In an ever increasing technological world, the answer is so very obviously yes.
University would have changed so much for students like Finn (my fictional character - who is actually a real baby and likely to experience this for real!!). Long gone are the days of waking up early and trying to make it into uni for 9am starts, everything is now done in a virtual world. From the comfort of his own bedroom, Finn will be able to "attend" lectures and seminars and complete his degree course, all from his own house. At his own pace, at a time which suits him, he will be able to learn via his compter (which in ten years time will probably we able to make his breakfast and coffee for him too!...oo if only!!).
Distance learning is on the increase, already being used in a number of universities over the world. This uni itself it a prime example of how technology can be used for education, and if its as effective and convienient as we find it, then the likely hood is that its going to carry on developing and perhaps be the only way of learning? Why actually attend set lectures and seminars when it can all be done online?
I don't really see this as being a good thing. I would much prefer interactive learning, actually going into university for lectures etc, working with other students and being taught face to face from tutors. Its hard to predict what will happen in ten years time!!
University would have changed so much for students like Finn (my fictional character - who is actually a real baby and likely to experience this for real!!). Long gone are the days of waking up early and trying to make it into uni for 9am starts, everything is now done in a virtual world. From the comfort of his own bedroom, Finn will be able to "attend" lectures and seminars and complete his degree course, all from his own house. At his own pace, at a time which suits him, he will be able to learn via his compter (which in ten years time will probably we able to make his breakfast and coffee for him too!...oo if only!!).
Distance learning is on the increase, already being used in a number of universities over the world. This uni itself it a prime example of how technology can be used for education, and if its as effective and convienient as we find it, then the likely hood is that its going to carry on developing and perhaps be the only way of learning? Why actually attend set lectures and seminars when it can all be done online?
I don't really see this as being a good thing. I would much prefer interactive learning, actually going into university for lectures etc, working with other students and being taught face to face from tutors. Its hard to predict what will happen in ten years time!!
Neo-luddites.
A neo-luddite is someone who doesn't agree with technological developments, and dislike using technology. "A Neo-Luddite is someone who believes that the use of technology has serious ethical, moral, and social ramifications" (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-neo-luddite.htm).
Neo-luddites are catious to promote early adaption of technology, and although they are not entirely against technology, they would rather see a serious discussion of the role of technology in todays soceity.
Being a neo-luddite causes many daily frustrations, as we live in such a technology dominated soceity, its virtually impossible to escape from it. To a neo-luddite student, university life would be such a problematice and frustrating area, as universtities rely on technology more than ever. For example, time tables, maps and contact between lectureres and students are all done via the internet these days, as well as lecture notes and materials being posted online the majority of the time, rather than in-class hand outs. At university, we are all given our own email address which is the man way we are expected to keep on contact with tutors and peers, and all written work is required to be submitted using word-proccesser, so a basic general knowledge of computers and technology is a must, which is obviously going to frustrate a neo-luddite.
Neo-luddites are catious to promote early adaption of technology, and although they are not entirely against technology, they would rather see a serious discussion of the role of technology in todays soceity.
Being a neo-luddite causes many daily frustrations, as we live in such a technology dominated soceity, its virtually impossible to escape from it. To a neo-luddite student, university life would be such a problematice and frustrating area, as universtities rely on technology more than ever. For example, time tables, maps and contact between lectureres and students are all done via the internet these days, as well as lecture notes and materials being posted online the majority of the time, rather than in-class hand outs. At university, we are all given our own email address which is the man way we are expected to keep on contact with tutors and peers, and all written work is required to be submitted using word-proccesser, so a basic general knowledge of computers and technology is a must, which is obviously going to frustrate a neo-luddite.
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