Double Journal Entry #10

1. What is the fundamental problem with the discourses around children's use of technology?

I think that it is the belief that technology is separating younger generations from the older generations. 

2. What is meant by the term "moral panic"? Link to an image, online article, cartoon, or some other resource that depicts the "moral panic" associated with young people's use of digital technologies.

It's used to describe a group that is a potential threat to society.

3. How do you feel about engaging in more  "collaborative learning" during your education at Fairmont State?

I would be ok with that.  I think that learning from your teacher is good but it's even better if you can utilize all of your options.

4. Do you think Universities should move to a more free-market based privatization business model? Why?

Not necessarily.  I think that it is important for universities to have to follow at least basic rules and regulations.

5. According to the author what is wrong with Prenskey's revised position on his definition of "digital native"? Do you agree with this authors criticism  of Prenskey's view of the role technology plays in the education of young people?

It suggests that digital enhancement is essential.  I kind of do agree with the authors criticism.

6. What are the characteristics of Millennial? Are you a Millennial? 

Millennials are young people who want things quickly, they have short attention spans, and they do may things digitally.  In some instances, I think I am one.  I notice that I get very frustrated when I can't get things instantly and/or quickly.

7. Do you think there is such a thing as the "Net Generation"? Why? Why not?

Yes I do because it seems like as children are being born, they are being born into world exposing them to technology.

8. What is meant by the term "networked individualism"?

A move away from place to place interaction to person to person interaction.

9. How would you feel about Fairmont State discontinuing the use of Blackboard and Webmail to using Gmail and Google tools?

I would really enjoy that.  I use Gmail and it works very close to perfectly and Google tools are convenient.  Blackboard and Webmail and low grade compared to the other options.

10. Why does the term "Digital Native" persist despite lack of empirical evidence of age related difference due to rapid increase of digital technologies?

There are still a lot of people that are skeptical but they haven't been informed.

11. Who societal sector seems to be benefiting the most from the social construction of a "Digital Native" generation?

Commerical markets

12. Which argument about "digital natives" needs to be discarded and which one needs to be explored? Why?
The argument that technology is a negative thing for digital natives needs to be gotten rid of because there's no evidence to support it.  I think that the positive aspects of being a digital native need to be explored.