Digital Native And Digital Immigrant
Introduction: Defining the Digital Native and Digital Immigrant Though the terms themselves are fraught with colonialist and imperialist connotations, they will nonetheless serve as an entry point into a discussion defined by a radical shift in society brought about by the ever-pervasive and widespread use of digital technology and the societal and psychological implications of this digital technology.
In 2001, Marc Prensky, an internationally acclaimed thought leader, speaker, writer, consultant, and game designer in education and learning, penned an article entitled “Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants” which attempted to identify the root cause of the decline of education in the United States (Prensky, 2001). In this article, Prensky
In 2001, Marc Prensky, an internationally acclaimed thought leader, speaker, writer, consultant, and game designer in education and learning, penned an article entitled “Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants” which attempted to identify the root cause of the decline of education in the United States (Prensky, 2001). In this article, Prensky