Learning and the E-generation - 9780631208600

Learning and the E-Generation examines the impact of new and emerging digital technologies-from computers and tablets to social media and video games - on learners in formal and informal settings. Written by two experts in the field, it draws on the latest research and practice from psychology, neuroscience, and education to address the risks and benefits of twenty-first century digital technology on children and young adults. The authors assess the psychological factors at play, including social, cognitive, and behavioural characteristics that are influenced by exposure to technology. The chapters cover topics such as theories and styles of learning, technology's effect of verbal and written communication e-readers and tablets as teaching tools, digital literacy, social networking in educational contexts, and academic dishonesty and the internet. Filled with the latest insights on the future of learning, this is an important look at the potential of technology to make the learning process more authentic and engaging, as well as the pitfalls and obstacles which can prevent this from happening effectively.