The person I know who would threaten the notion of digital native/immigrant is my Dad.
He is supposedly meant to be a digital immigrant according to Prensky, however I can safely say that he knows a lot more about computers, and technology in general than I do, and Prensky would consider me a digital native who knows more than my Dad just because of my age!
I've only had 20 years of experience in regards to computers, technology, etc, where as my Dad has had many more! He always has the newest gadgets, Wii's, newest x box, etc. He builds computers, buys everything online, and spends a lot of time on the computer in general or playing computer games etc. If there is anything I need to know about the internet, it is him I turn too, most definately not the other way round!
I'd also say that my Dad fits the role of the oldest digital native I know too, for the reasons I've already stated!
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I agree with you Megan! My dad is so much better than me with technology i don't understand how they can categorise it so simply your a digital native if your under 25 and born into the digital world and your an immigrant if your over 25. I think we have proved this theory incorrect as we both dad who are more technological than us!
Exactly, I cant see how such a theory would have any ground to stand as surely many more people than us argue with the theory's thesis?
But do Prensky-ites have a point about those (boys?) who have weak social and study skills?
Should that be extended to other kids? To adults at University?
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