Participant 18 response

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

Entry level - on a scale of 1-5, probably a 1 or 2

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

More advanced - on the scale of 1-5, at least a 3

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

I'm not sure formal education is the determining factor.  In my mind a digital immigrant is a person who is older than 50 and did not grow up with computers.  The digital native is younger and computers have been a part of their life from teen years (if not earlier) on.

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

I am certain that most are comfortable with computers and capable of online courses.  This may not fill the needs for social interaction of campus and whatever remedial courses they may need.

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.

Probably not.  I have been in this situation many times during my tour d'education and while younger people are more savy with the computer, older people have already paid their dues. 

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.  If they are of the old school, then the course material will be force fed, instructor delivered, and stale.  If the instructor (of any age) is in tune with the changing scenery of education - then the delivery will be interactive, collaborative, and spontaneous.

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

Yes, I am challenged to this day with the ever changing world of computers and the many wonderful resources they provide.  Could you help me find professional development for community colleges before 10/29?  As Dr. Blasi would request, it needs to be scholarly.  :)

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

Never, I won't allow it.  Whether I am taking classes or teaching - it is a level playing field.

Q9: What is your age?

60+

Q10: What is your highest educational degree?

MA and post grad cert

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

I have reread your questions and I am not sure where you are going.  And that is ok.   I am not sure that you would have the blend of 19 year olds and seniors in the same classes.  I have been working on my degrees for 20 years now and I can't remember this circumstance.    Good luck with your survey and analysis!