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Yastibas, Ahmet Erdost; Baturay, Meltem Huri; Ertas, Abdullah – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2021
The number of Generation Z English Language (EL) learners in institutions of higher education has been increasing, so it has become significant for EL teachers to understand the features and learning preferences of Generation Z EL learners to meet their needs and teach English to them effectively. This descriptive study which was conducted with…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Age Groups
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Sanalan, Vehbi Aytekin; Taslibeyaz, Elif – Journal of Educational Issues, 2020
The main aim of this study was to investigate the new generation in order to identify their distinctive characteristics considering their everyday technology use during their lifespan. The secondary aim was to examine the needs of individuals in the Generation-Z in educational environments equipped with technology. A mixed-method research design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Generational Differences, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Thompson, Penny – Computers & Education, 2013
This study investigated the claims made in the popular press about the "digital native" generation as learners. Because students' lives today are saturated with digital media at a time when their brains are still developing, many popular press authors claim that this generation of students thinks and learns differently than any generation that has…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, Land Grant Universities, College Freshmen, Student Attitudes
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Romero, Marc; Guitert, Montse; Sangra, Albert; Bullen, Mark – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2013
Some authors have stated that university students born after 1982 have been profoundly influenced by digital technologies, showing different characteristics when compared to previous generations. However, it is worth asking if that is a current observable phenomenon. Are those students born after the 80s really more familiar with ICT tools than…
Descriptors: Generational Differences, Technology Uses in Education, Profiles, Computer Use