The document discusses claims about the "Net Generation" and evidence regarding their technology use and learning preferences. It summarizes literature on the topic and presents results of a study of college students. The study found that communication preferences were driven more by context than generation, and technology use was similar across generations. Implications are that assumptions about the Net Generation may be overgeneralized and not reflective of individual students' needs and contexts.

1. The Net Generation: Myths, Realities and Implications for Higher Education Mark Bullen TL T, Regina, April 28, 2009

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30. Net Gen Characteristics 4/23/09 Item Level of Agreement Significance Digitally literate High Not significant Connected Moderately high Small relationship Multitasking Moderately high Small relationship Experiential learning Moderately high Not significant Structured learning Moderately high Not significant

31. Net Gen Characteristics 4/23/09 Item Level of Agreement Significance Group work Low Small relationship Social Moderately high Not significant Goal oriented Moderate Not significant Preference for text Moderate Small relationship Community minded Moderate Not significant

32. Communication with Peers 4/23/09 Mode Level of Use Significance BCIT email Moderate Not significant Personal email Moderately high Not significant Instant messaging Moderate Small relationship Text message (phone) Moderately high Small relationship Facebook/ MySpace Moderate Small relationship Talking via phone Moderately high Small relationship Talking in person High Not significant WebCT Low Not significant

33. Communication with Instructors 4/23/09 Mode Level of Use Significance BCIT email Moderate Not significant Personal email Moderate Not significant Instant messaging Low Not significant Text message (phone) Low Not significant Facebook/ MySpace Low Not significant Talking via phone Low Not significant Talking in person High Not significant WebCT Low Small relationship

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