Sharmila Pixy Ferris

Teaching, Learning and the Net Generation: Concepts and Tools for Reaching Digital Learners Sharmila Pixy Ferris

Brief Description: "This book provides pedagogical resources for understanding digital learners, and effectively teaching and learning with today's generation of digital natives, offering a much-needed resource that moves beyond traditional disciplinary and geographical boundaries, bridges theories and practice, and addresses emerging issues in technology and pedagogy"--Provided by publisher. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This book provides pedagogical resources for understanding digital learners, and effectively teaching and learning with today's generation of digital natives, offering a much-needed resource that moves beyond traditional disciplinary and geographical boundaries, bridges theories and practice, and addresses emerging issues in technology and pedagogy--Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Although a growing body of research demonstrates the need for education to adapt to the needs of the Net Generation, research also shows that traditional teaching methods continue to dominate the classroom. To stay effective, higher education must adapt to the needs of this unique generation of digital natives who grew up with computer technologies and social media. Teaching, Learning and the Net Generation: Concepts and Tools for Reaching Digital Learners provides pedagogical resources for understanding digital learners, and effectively teaching and learning with today s generation of digital natives. This book creates a much-needed resource that moves beyond traditional disciplinary and geographical boundaries, bridges theories and practice, and addresses emerging issues in technology and pedagogy.