Showing posts with label digital natives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label digital natives. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Lunge 7 - The D generation

Digital natives. What a wonderful term! In Beverley Head's article in The Australian Financial Review she cites a number of different people dealing with the extremely computer savvy, highly networked generation born since the internet exploded in size, complexity and reach. Tailoring library services to 18 - 20 year olds is only one problem discussed, and how to harness their unique skills and outlook in the workforce is examined in some depth. There is also a timely reminder that not all young people are computer literate.