e-Learning needs among students who lead a digital life in nearly every aspect except learning

Paul Lam, Jack Lee, Mavis Chan, Carmel McNaught

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Abstract

Students are able to use and are using many digital devices in their everyday life. The term "Net Generation" is used to describe these young people who have been using digital devices such as computers, cell phones and digital music players all their lives. Can we then assume that the Net Generation would welcome the use of technology in learning just because they are digital natives? Our study focused on the eLearning perceptions, needs and requests of students at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. We found that students were generally positive (though not overly enthusiastic) towards various forms of eLearning strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCSEDU 2010 - 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Proceedings
Pages268-275
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2010 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 7 Apr 201010 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameCSEDU 2010 - 2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, Proceedings
Volume1

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Computer Supported Education, CSEDU 2010
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period7/04/1010/04/10

Keywords

  • Digital natives
  • Usefulness and expectations
  • e-Learning needs
  • e-Learning strategies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Education

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