In this chapter the author uses two interesting terms, one called “digital natives” and one called “digital immigrants.” She describes “digital natives” as teenagers who grew up in the era where the internet has always existed. “Digital immigrants” on the other hand are adults who are supposedly less capable of developing those internet savvy skills and people who grew up in the era of overhead projectors and film strips. I find the term digital native interesting and I do agree that most teens are digital natives even the little kids. I have little cousins who don’t even interact at family functions, they just sit there on their iPad. Most of the time you don’t even have to teach them how to use it, it’s like they just automatically know. Sometimes they even teach the adults how to use certain technology.
In a way I feel like I can relate to “digital immigrants” only because I did grow up in the era where technology wasn’t as fancy as it is now. When I was younger I actually played outside with my friends, had to actually call my friend’s house phone if I wanted to talk to them, and all of my teachers used overhead projectors. I grew up in an era where social media and technology was just starting to get popular. I appreciate the fact that I was able to experience life before technology took over.
