Q1: Based just on the label "Digital Immigrant", what skills would you imagine such a person having with electronics? |
Minimal. They would have issues programming VCRs, using PCs, cell phones and other electronic devices. |
Q2: Based solely on the label "Digital Native", what skills would you imagine such a person having with electronics? |
They would be completely comfortable with all electronic devices. They would not use directions unless completely stuck. |
Q3: Describe how the formal education of a "Digital Immigrant" might differ from a "Digital Native." |
The DI would require education on the use of any electronics used in instruction. The DI would also prefer print based media. The DI would prefer face to face classes. |
Q4: Describe how you think a 19-year-old college Freshman would prefer to receive their course materials. |
Web broadcast, Podcast, Web Courses. |
Q5: Describe how you think a 19-year-old college Freshman would prefer to collaborate on a group project in a course versus a 60-year-old retiree. |
Email, Chat rooms, Blogs, Video/Phone Conference. |
Q6: Describe how you think a college professor would prefer to generate and present lessons to 19-year-old college freshmen. |
It depends on the professor. Professors will generate and present lessons based on the professor's preference. |
Q7: Can you give an example of when a technology boundary negatively affected your success on a project for work or school? |
Technology has never negatively affected my success on a project for work or school unless the technology itself failed. (Internet down....etc) |
Q8: Can you give an example of when you perceived age was a boundary in the success of a project at work or school? |
Email, posting, chat, phone conference...etc. |
Q9: What is your age? |
35-44 |
Q10: What is your highest educational degree? |
Masters |
Q11: Please suggest topics and/or opinions in any area you feel is relevant to the topics presented in this questionnaire. |
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