Digital+Natives+Part+1+p2

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This page explained the difference between “Digital Natives” and “Digital Immigrants.” The article gave examples of “digital immigrant” behaviors including: not using the internet as the first resource, printing e-mails, editing hardcopies instead of editing on the computer, and pulling people physically near a computer to see the webpage instead of sending the link via e-mail. Next, the article outlined some of the characteristics of digital natives. The natives are used to receiving information quickly, they are used to multitasking, they prefer random access, and they thrive on instant gratification. The statement is made that the immigrants are trying to teach the natives.

Prensky, Marc. "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants Part 1." __On the Horizon__ 9.5 (2001): 2-6.