Digital+Natives

Digital natives are the students who have grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones, MP3s and exist in the Information Age. Digital technology is an idea that the current age will be characterized by the ability of individuals to transfer information freely, and to have instant access to knowledge that would have been difficult or impossible to find previously. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_native

__Student Leadership: How to Foster Powerful Student Voice__ We all know that areas of student engagement, achievement and school culture improve when students are given a voice. Oppressing, controlling and silencing students is a thing of the past. Giving students' voice in the classroom, with school policies, and with a role in reform initiatives makes schools more democratic, more learner centered; most importantly, it is engaging for students.
 * These teens were born into a digital world where they create, consume, remix, and share material with each other.**

Digital Natives need interaction experience and Digital Immigrants need the technical skills. Pairing these two types together can potentially help both individual improve and appreciate each other more.http://www.slideshare.net/rredekopp/ibrain-review media type="custom" key="5316167"

Lee Rainie, Director Pew Internet and American Life Project. media type="custom" key="5262243"
 * __Have you been paying attention to what your students learn?__**