Digital natives are people born during and after the advent of digital technology who have grown up with devices like cell phones, computers, MP3 players, and social networks. They think and process information differently than previous generations as they are used to receiving information quickly in a digital format. To engage digital natives, teachers need to incorporate more technology into lessons on a daily basis through projects, connectivity, and a less restrictive environment so students do not feel left behind.

1. What are digital natives and how do they learn? Text a person for whom digital technologies already existed when they were born, and hence has grown up with digital technology.

2. Techno Essentials CELL PHONES COMPUTERS MP3 PLAYERS SOCIAL NETWORKING

3. Marc Prensky on “ How Digital Natives Think Differently ”