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The 'Google generation' - a whole new way of learning?
Starting today, a national independent inquiry that will look at how the use of new technologies by the "Google generation" will shape higher education has been launched.
Top of the list for research are 'social networking' sites said Kent University's Prof. Melville who is leading the inquiry said: "We will focus on those newest technologies and the way the web enables students to take part in whatever they are involved in."
They aim to investigate the behaviour and attitudes of learners who are approaching or have just arrived at university, and the subsequent issues this poses for universities and colleges.
Prof. Melville, has said that the inquiry seeks to determine if higher education facilities can use the new technologies to help in the process of self-directed learning, as well initial networking for newcomers.
"Students used to sit around late at night and set the world to rights. Now they can do that on a global scale as part of a discussion group in chat rooms."
They can indeed, but isn't going to university all about getting out there in the 'real' world and making 'real' friends? Starting today, a national independent inquiry that will look at how the use of new technologies by the "Google generation" ... more -
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