The Contemporary 21st Century Learner
As we have seen, the rapidly changing global community, spurred by
globalization, has altered the types of students that schools must educate. Although they
value education highly, Net Geners learn differently from their predecessors. This
generation is unique in that it is the first to grow up with digital and cyber technologies.
Not only are Net Geners acculturated to the use of technology, they are saturated with it.
(Bonamici, 2005). Therefore, as we tailor the educational context to their needs, the
integration of educational technology must be included.