I do not claim to have all the answers or in anyway think that the 'YOUNG' are all 'digital natives' and the 'OLD' are all 'traditional' and non committed to technology.
Some of the most inspiring people in the world of elearning and technology are as old or older than my parents. Some are even no longer with us, we will all miss the work of Steve Jobs. I know of two or three people within my own PLN who are of the more mature era, not to mention names 'cough Mick, Mary-Anne, Scott cough' that would be some of the first people I would go to if I have any questions around elearning and technology. I also have many friends that wouldn't know an app form a mac to a PC or ipad from ipod to itouch.
So really the non-digital native is no longer defined by age but rather curiosity and need?
We all need to know some aspects about technology to survive, so some learn only the basics to get them through whilst others delve deeper...
The difference is those who want to learn more about technology do and those who don't, don't.
What impact does that have on us as teachers?
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