Q1: Based just on the label "Digital Immigrant", what skills would you imagine such a person having with electronics?

Proficient at using standard word processing software such as WORD. Use of the internet for basic searches. Able to do searches on library systems. Able to use email. May not know all the details, but can find what they are looking for and write papers and letters, etc. Not able to use more complex features of electronic systems. Uses cell phones and palm electronic scheduling devices. Uses basic powerpoint features for presentations (text and graphics).

Q2: Based solely on the label "Digital Native", what skills would you imagine such a person having with electronics?

All the above, but more skillful and knowledgable of special features or capabilities of the software available. Also more apt at using IPODs for downloading music, files, etc. Instant messaging and development of pre-formated type websites such as myspace. Uses cell phone features such as text messaging more often than immigrants. Powerpoint presentations would include the use of linking to websites, multilevel powerpoint links, using special formating features, etc.

Q3: Describe how the formal education of a "Digital Immigrant" might differ from a "Digital Native."

Digital immigrants began their education with little use of electronic devices, but have gradually adopted the use of electronics in their professions and in continuing education platforms.

Q4: Describe how you think a 19-year-old college Freshman would prefer to receive their course materials.

Online course website. Unless too many materials. Then they would rather buy a booklet of materials at the bookstore. Takes too much time to access course every week and download multiple files.

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.

Both would prefer face to face. But the 19 yr olds would not be uncomfortable using an electronic platform, whereas the 60 yr old may not be as comfortable.

Q6: Describe how you think a college professor would prefer to generate and present lessons to 19-year-old college freshmen.

I think it would depend on the professors preference which varies greatly.

Q7: Can you give an example of when a technology boundary negatively affected your success on a project for work or school?

None

Q8: Can you give an example of when you perceived age was a boundary in the success of a project at work or school?

None

Q9: What is your age?

45-54

Q10: What is your highest educational degree?

PhD student (graduating Dec 2006)

Q11: Please suggest topics and/or opinions in any area you feel is relevant to the topics presented in this questionnaire.

Electronics is very broad and I wasn't sure if you wanted to include Ipods. These were hard generalizations to make. I know young students that dislike electronics and older adults that love using all technology available to them.