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Student Communication 2017: Meeting the IT and Networking Needs of Tomorrow’s Students

Student Communication 2017: Meeting the IT and Networking Needs of Tomorrow’s Students. Samuel A. DiGangi, Associate Vice President, Arizona State University Brenda van Gelder, Director, eCorridors Program, Virginia Tech

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Student Communication 2017: Meeting the IT and Networking Needs of Tomorrow’s Students

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  1. Student Communication 2017:Meeting the IT and Networking Needs of Tomorrow’s Students Samuel A. DiGangi, Associate Vice President, Arizona State University Brenda van Gelder, Director, eCorridors Program, Virginia Tech Susan E. Metros, Associate Vice Provost/Deputy CIO, University of Southern California

  2. Setting the stage…

  3. (Prensky, 2001) Who are our students? Information Seekers Communicators Collaborators • Computers aren’t technology • Internet is better than TV • Reality is no longer real • Doing trumps knowing • Trial and error trumps logic • Multitasking is a way of life • Prefer random access • Highly interactive • Prefer collaborative environments • Consumer/creator boundary blurring • Staying connected is essential • Zero tolerance for delays • Function best when networked • Receive information rapidly • Thrive on instant gratification (Frand, 2000)

  4. Work/Play behavior • Clamor for constant kudos • Feed off convenience • Flip between personal and professional collaborative spaces • Customize/individualize physical and online workspaces • Media savvy • Laissez-faire attitude about privacy and IP • Independent workers, not lifetime employees Mo Wampum, 2007: www.surrendermartha.com

  5. 2007 ECAR Study of UG and IT Student technology ownership Salaway, G., Caruso-Borreson, J. and Nelson, M. (2007)

  6. 2007 ECAR Study of UG and IT Student technology use • 24% primary connection wireless • 80% use social collaboration tools • 76% download music/video • Possess good IT skills • Spend an average of 18 hr/wk online Salaway, G., Caruso-Borreson, J. and Nelson, M. (2007)

  7. 2007 ECAR Study of UG and ITStudent technology use in learning • 83% use a CMS • Over half indicate convenience primary benefit of using IT in their courses • Email most used technology in courses • Prefer moderate over extensive use of IT in courses Salaway, G., Caruso-Borreson, J. and Nelson, M. (2007)

  8. References • Frand, J. (September/October 2000). The information mindset: Changes in students and implications for higher education, EDUCAUSE Review, 35 (5), (Denver, CO: Educause), pp. 15-24. • Prensky, M. (October, 2001). Digital natives, digital immigrants, On the Horizon 9 (5), (Lincoln, NE: NCB University Press). • Salaway, G., Caruso-Borreson, J. and Nelson, M. (2007). The 2007 ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, ECAR, Vol 6, (Denver, CO: Educause).

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