The only thing I disagree with is the idea that just because someone is older doesnt necessarily mean that they are unlikely to not only be able to learn new skills. but want to.
I think generalisations are being made whereby the idea that age is a major factor of whether or not you are able to accept that technology is changing. Ive been lucky enough to grow up in the world where 'technology is right at our fingerstips' (Prensky). However, how do we know if that is a good thing? Are we becoming lazy as a society?? Are teachers teaching in a way where we have no choice but to use a computer to type and not a pen and paper?? All of these statements are questionable.
I would just like to point out that I think the statement that suggests that anyone over the age of 30 is incompetent/behind with the times of technology. Who decided that cut off point?
Also, I have parents who both work in occupations where technology is something they rely on to a great extent. They are not incapable of picking up new technological enhancements, nor are they thinking they are too old to.
I have a nan in her 70's who writes out a text message quicker than I do, surely that proves my point? My grandad has more technological D.I.Y toys in his garage than B&Q!! In fact my grandparents are more likely to want to learn about new technolgies than I am!
What does everyone else think? Is this idea of segregating people into digital immigrants and digital natives all a bit silly? I think its simply stereotyping people into age groups, when really- there is no need to make such generalisiations!!
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