Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences, Net Generation Learner, Learners, and Presentations/Speeches

Students and Information Technology: Findings from ECAR

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Title:Students and Information Technology: Findings from ECAR (ID: EDU04106)
Author(s):Robert B. Kvavik (University of Minnesota)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/21/2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:In early 2004, the EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research surveyed nearly 4,500 students at 12 universities on their use of technology. The quantitative survey was augmented by more than 20 on-site student focus group sessions. This presentation reviews the key findings of this study. Students use IT primarily for convenience, communications, and control. Also presented are student preferences and skills using IT in the classroom, use of course management systems, and future trends.
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Educating the Net Generation

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Title:Educating the Net Generation (ID: EDU0404)
Author(s):Diana G. Oblinger (EDUCAUSE)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2004)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The "Net Generation" has grown up with information technology as an integral part of how they work and socialize. Their behaviors, attitudes, and aptitudes have changed as a result of their exposure to technology. This session explores the implications of the Net Generation for colleges and universities as well as how to address the generation gap between faculty or administrators and the Net Gen.
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