the ECAR report and the paper by Judd and Kennedy (2011) did not, for me, contain any surprises, although it does seem surprising, when combined with Selwyn's (2011) research that anyone continues to buy into the 'net generation' myth.
My own experience tends to agree with the findings, although I have done a lot of distance study.
I do like the expression 'enabled to learn' in a personal conversation with a friend recently he said; "The best teachers at my school were the teachers who taught me how to find things out" (My italics, obviously!)(Little, 2014)
References:
Dahlstrom, Eden., Walker, J.D.,Dziuban, Charles. (2013) ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, Louisville CO, EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research,
Judd, T. and Kennedy, G. (2011) 'Measurement and evidence of computer-based task switching and multitasking by ‘Net Generation’ students', Computers & Education, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 625-631.
Little, R. A. (2014); Personal conversation with A.A.A., 10th May 2014. Quoted with full permission.
Selwyn, N. (2011) 'Digitally distanced learning: a study of international distance learners' (non)use of technology', Distance Education, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 85-99
ECAR, Judd & Kennedy - and Selwyn (and Little)
the ECAR report and the paper by Judd and Kennedy (2011) did not, for me, contain any surprises, although it does seem surprising, when combined with Selwyn's (2011) research that anyone continues to buy into the 'net generation' myth.
My own experience tends to agree with the findings, although I have done a lot of distance study.
I do like the expression 'enabled to learn' in a personal conversation with a friend recently he said; "The best teachers at my school were the teachers who taught me how to find things out" (My italics, obviously!)(Little, 2014)
References:
Dahlstrom, Eden., Walker, J.D.,Dziuban, Charles. (2013) ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, Louisville CO, EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research,
Judd, T. and Kennedy, G. (2011) 'Measurement and evidence of computer-based task switching and multitasking by ‘Net Generation’ students', Computers & Education, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 625-631.
Little, R. A. (2014); Personal conversation with A.A.A., 10th May 2014. Quoted with full permission.
Selwyn, N. (2011) 'Digitally distanced learning: a study of international distance learners' (non)use of technology', Distance Education, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 85-99