Learning technology by Andy Kirk: Techagogy : Who are the Google generation?
Who are the Google generation?
Still related to the JISC Learner expereinces research, a new inquiry into what the widespread use of technologies by students in education might mean at least for the UK environment, began on 29th Feb 08.
A lot of phrases such as the Google generation are thrown around, often without a real consideration of what this actually means and an assumption that all 'kids' can find information online in the blink of an eye.. My experience is that we often overestimate the expertise and approaches to searching for information online from our students. I think now, more than ever, skiled information professionals are essential to help learners exploit the wealth of information that is at their fingertips.
Its clear that education providers must respond and stay one step ahead of the demands of whatever this Internet generation comprises.
I don't remember much talk of responding to the ZX Spetrum generation when I was a kid!
