This website is 6 years old which, like the previous website, shows that it is out of date. The author of this is very much reliant on the work of Marc Prensky and uses referrences to him throughout. The author focuses on the gap between the generations of digital immigrants and natives. The counter argument on this website is quite interesting and unlike the previous paragraphs draw from the authors own opinions and experiances. This helps illustrate the points made in a profound way.
In criticising Prensky, the author states that 'Prensky's description of the Digital Native culture is the generalization that all of today's students fit the stereotype of the kid glued to the computer or the television 20 hours a day. A typical classroom is much more diverse, with students coming from a range of backgrounds'. This suggests that defining digital immigrants and natives is more complex than just the generation a certain person is from. He states that just because the technology for advancement is out it doesn't mean that it is easily obtainable by everyone.
The couter argument in this peice is very well thought out and includes some good points but the author uses too much quotes from Prensky and paraphrases his work which implies that very little thought was put in to the rest.
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