Digital Media and The Natives

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 Digital Natives


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Marc Prensky, a writer and speaker on digital media and learning, argues that the digital age has changed the way that students think and process information. He believes that students today have a different learning style, referred to as "digital natives", which is characterized by an increased ability to multitask, a preference for visual information, and a comfort with rapid access to information. For example, students may use technology such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets to quickly access information and complete assignments, they may also watch videos and listen to podcasts as a primary source of learning, and they may have a shortened attention span and prefer to receive information in small, digestible chunks.

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In his criticism of Prensky's ideas, psychologist and researcher John Kirschner has identified several myths associated with Prensky's findings from 2001, including:

  1. Digital natives are better at technology: While it is true that younger generations are more familiar with technology, they may not necessarily be better at using it in meaningful ways.

  2. Digital natives have a different brain: There is no scientific evidence that suggests that digital technology has changed the structure of the human brain.

  3. Digital natives are better multitaskers: While digital natives may be more used to juggling multiple tasks, research has shown that multitasking is not an effective way to learn.

  4. Digital natives prefer new technologies: While younger generations may be more comfortable with technology, they may not necessarily prefer it over traditional learning methods, such as face-to-face interaction and hands-on activities.

  5. Digital natives are passive learners: Digital natives are not necessarily passive learners, but they may have different preferences for how they receive and process information.

In summary, Kirschner argues that these myths oversimplify the complex and multifaceted ways in which technology and the digital age are affecting learning and education.

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