Readings - unit 8
Please read the following readings, which cover the debate around the hypothesized existence of digital natives/digital immigrants. Please pay close attention to the evidence that each side provides for its argument. As always, please read with a critical eye.
Some questions to consider as you read:
- What does digital native mean? And digital immigrant?
- What evidence does Prensky advance in favor of this categorization? What evidence does Bennett present that this categorization may not be accurate?
- Why did Prensky argue that engagement is the most important factor in school?
- How did Bennett critique Prensky's support for the digital natives thesis?
- Why did Bennett hypothesize that Prensky's thesis gained so much traction?