Title

Understanding Teachers’ Perceptions of Digital Natives: How Do Teachers Perceive Digital Natives in Their Classrooms?

Author

Laura Columbia, University of Maine at Farmington

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Educational Leadership

Abstract

This study seeks to understand how teachers perceive digital natives in their classrooms and how their teaching may be influenced by digital natives. Interviews revealed that teachers view digital natives as different than themselves and also viewed digital natives as being more comfortable with technology. Most of the interviews demonstrated that many teachers held negative perceptions of digital natives as both learners and students, and have modified their teaching to help address that. Recommendations include increased professional development on balancing technology and classroom conduct.

Comments

Affiliation: Mt.Blue Regional School District

Cohort: UMF Campus Cohort

Recommended Citation

Columbia, Laura, "Understanding Teachers’ Perceptions of Digital Natives: How Do Teachers Perceive Digital Natives in Their Classrooms?" (2018). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 1.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/1