Current Conversations about the "Digital Native” in Academic Journals, Trade Publications, and Social Media

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Short Description

Empirical research has challenged the concept of the "digital native" and whether the current generation of students has the technology proficiency and other characteristics encompassed by this label. It is unclear, however, whether the nuanced picture of digital natives shown in the academic literature is recognized outside of academic circles. This study examines the current state of the conversations surrounding “digital natives” to see whether they differ between academic journals, trade magazines, and social media.

Authors

• Presenter: Penny Thompson, Oklahoma State University

• Presenter: Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University