Digital Misconceptions: Implications for teaching and learning

Millennials use digital technology more intensely than previous generations, but generalized assumptions can be misleading and problematic for educators. Students enter post secondary institutions with a digital literacy delimited by basic school skills and by personal interests. This diversity of learners vis-à-vis their digital literacy has significant implications for teaching and learning. Early findings in a three-year study raised a concern regarding Millennials' perceived competency with Web 2.0 applications and their limited repertoire of computer applications. The findings suggest some additional correlations between students' major area of study and their use of digital technologies.