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LS6 Modules With Worksheets Digital Native Migrants
LS6 Modules With Worksheets Digital Native Migrants
Department of Education
JH308501-100476
Lesson:
Learning Competency:
Explain the key differences between so-called digital natives and digital
migrants.
LS6DL-DC-PSA-LE/AE/LS/AS-3
In this lesson you will learn the importance of the distinction of digital natives
and digital migrants. In this module you will learn also if what type of generation do
you belong in the field of technology.
The reluctant adopters realize technology is a part of today's world and they
try to engage with it, but it feels alien and unintuitive. This group is widely diverse
and probably includes most of the digital immigrant group. While they may have a
basic cell phone, they do not text if they can help it.
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Name of Learner: ____________________________ Date: _________________
CLC: ______________________________________ Level: ________________
Pre-Test
Direction: Write down if the pictures describe digital Native or Digital
Immigrants.
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_____________________ CORNILIA M. ATIENZA
Learner’s Signature over Printed Name ALS Facilitator
Direction: Check √ the box if you know the following item below those digital
devices and put an X inside the box you don’t know it.
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_____________________ CORNILIA M. ATIENZA
Let’s learn
Learner’s Signature over Printed Name ALS Facilitator
'Digital natives' are generally born after the 1980s and they
are comfortable in the digital age, because they grew up
using technology, but 'digital immigrants' are those who are
born before 1980s and they are fearful about using
technology.
A digital immigrant is a person who grew up before the internet and other digital
computing devices were ubiquitous - and so have had to adapt and learn these technologies.
Generally those born before the year 1985 (those before the Millennial generation) are
considered to be digital immigrants.
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not born in the digital era and later adopted the new technology are named as “digital
immigrants” whereas people who were born during or after the digital era are dubbed
“digital natives”
Digital Natives
Like constant connectivity
Prefer to bring their own ubiquitous technologies
Prefer immediacy and have short attention spans
Use texting and instant message short-hand such as: “c u”, “how r u”, “becoz”
Going to the internet first for information
Prefer to socialise online and weak in face-to-face communication
Digital Immigrants
Prefer to talk on the phone or in person
Value ‘proper’ English when texting
Prefer formal communication channels, such as phone, detailed emails, or face-to-face
communication
Do not understand the slang words or phrases on the internet, such as “idk”, “brb”,
“t2yl”
Printing things out as opposed to working on screen
From the natives, the immigrants can learn to be more open and willing to engage with
learners of differing backgrounds. They can learn from the natives how to sift through and
focus resources, which are aplenty and are not as overwhelming for the native. They can learn
to scale the learning and create what is possible.
Digital immigrants can teach natives to achieve goals quickly. They can help the “techno-
wizards” scale the learning and create what is possible. They can look at the existing
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institutions and re-purpose them or rethink their vitality. A Native may be able to offer great
ideas for layouts, image, design and labeling, while the immigrant would contribute their
knowledge to storytelling and the value of including worthy artifacts.
Activity 1
Direction: A- List down 5 examples of Digital Natives.
1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
1. _____________________________
2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________
4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________
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_____________________ CORNILIA M. ATIENZA
Learner’s Signature over Printed Name ALS Facilitator
Signature
In what ways technology can help you and your family or community in your daily
intervention in life?
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_____________________ CORNILIA M. ATIENZA
Learner’s Signature over Printed Name ALS Facilitator
Direction: A. Write down DN if the pictures describe digital natives and write down DI if
the pictures describe digital immigrants.
Digital Native
7. ____________________
8. ____________________
Digital Immigrants
9. _____________________
10. ____________________
Key answers:
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