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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

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One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010).

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Theories for the digital age: The digital natives discourse

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One of the more controversial theories of the digital age is the claim that technology is changing (or rewiring) our brains (Greenfield, 2009) whilst some also claim that prolonged use of the Web is detrimental to human intellectual development (Carr, 2010). 2009) The Quest For Identity In The 21st Century. and Harrison, C.

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The Rise of the Consumerization of Learning

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In a business context, learning is “knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to perform a job or set of jobs…” (Cedefop, 2009:8). In the view of Merriam (2001) a learner: Is able to direct their own learning. A Multitasking, Multi-screening Learner. The Perfect Learner. This approach has been common since the 1970s (e.g.:

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