Post 237: Digital Native vs Digital Immigrant Student Quiz
The comments are from Freshman students. My students are all adult non-traditional students who take online classes because they have a full time job during the day and a family to take care of that prevents them from going to a brick and mortar class. Here are some comments I got from students through the years about their computer experience. From the following student comments, can you tell if that student is a Digital Native (somebody comfortable using a computer) or a Digital Immigrant (somebody not comfortable using a computer)?
"Prof. Ho, I am headed to the senior center. They are offering a class on how to use Powerpoint. I am so excited to learn how to use the computer. Now I can keep up with my grandkids1 and with your online class I am taking with you!"
Is this student a Digital Native (somebody who was born during the era of computers) or a Digital Immigrant (somebody who is not comfortable with a computer and is learning about apps at a later age) ?
"Prof. Ho, I remember learning Microsoft Office when I was in elementary school. In fact, I did a presentation on dinosaurs in 4th grade on Powerpoint."
Is this student a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
"Prof. Ho, how do I upload my assignment? What exactly is an email?"
Is this student a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
"Prof. Ho, this online classroom interface is so outdated. When will the school upgrade the classroom?"
Is this student a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
"Okay, Prof. Ho, I have so many suggestions on apps on my iphone that can teach foreign languages. My friends and I have been playing with apps on our iphones since we were teenagers. I even have created a few apps myself. Do you want me to email you the apps I have created And you can share those apps with the class?
Is this student a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
Can you tell which student is a Digital Native and which student is a Digital Immigrant?
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