Net Gen

Are you more comfortable composing documents online than longhand? Either---I always enjoy a handwritten document.  I do see a big difference in spelling among students that have always been able to rely on "spell check."

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Have you turned your "remembering" (phone numbers, meetings, and so on) over to a technology device?

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Do you go to meetings with your laptop, iPad, or tablet?

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Are you constantly connected? No--I am not constantly connected to the Internet.

 

Is the Internet always on whether you are at home or work? My computer is almost always on--but not online, we do have wi-fi in our household

 

Is your cell phone always with you? I actually do not carry a cell phone at this time!  I am a SAHM that runs an in-home daycare and just have my land line.  I am sure when I get back OUT into the work force, it will not take me long to get on board!

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How many different activities can you effectively engage in at one time? At this time--taking care of kiddos and working on homework during nap time is about all I have to worry about!

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Do you play video or computer games?  I very rarely play computer games--although I do have several games downloaded onto my Kindle and do play them on occasion!  I do not play computer games--I am too busy... :)

What generational category do you fall in or are you a mixture of a few.  I think I am a mixture of a few categories--I am not afraid or against technology, my biggest issues right now is time constraints!

 

This article focused on implications primarily for higher education; however, the characteristics for the Net Gen remain true for students in K12. What and how do we need to change?

I think most schools are making changes in curriculum as well as training for teachers.  Allowing students to BYOD, etc. is one way that I see many schools and classrooms incorporating changes.  My 1st grade son will be allowed to bring devices to school after the holidays and practicing with the devices they have at the school (i.e. MP3 players, iPads in the classroom, etc. )