‘DIGITAL NATIVES’ AND ‘DIGITAL IMMIGRANTS’ IN HIGHER

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to outline the challenges that higher education faces regarding the teaching of the digitally savvy generations. Analyzed are the main Generation Y’s characteristics and the implications they have for colleges and universities. The paper delineates the main differences between teachers and learners in the 21st century and points out what ‘Digital Immigrants’ should do to teach ‘Digital Natives’ successfully.