Week 13 14 – A4a: UK students and the Net Generation

Selwyn (2008) ‘An investigation of differences in undergraduates’ academic use of the internet’. In literature review, the author acknowledges that various researchers focused on the differences associated with private/public access to computers and the internet. Access limitations on campus or high costs for private ownership might discourage the use of ICT. Brotcorne (2005) concludes that […]

Week 13 14:1b – Readings

reading: Salaway et al (2008) ‘The ECAR study of undergraduate students and information technology’. “EDUCAUSE mission…intelligent use of information technology” In this document’s Forward section, it highlightes the finding that 85% of respondents use Social Networking Sites (SNSs) like facebook. These students tend to prefer commincating with peers rather than with tutors. Also studentsreport a […]