Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
EDUSREF, Ankara, Türkiye, 28 - 29 Haziran 2019, ss.4, (Özet Bildiri)
Generation
Z is a term used to define the characteristics of the people who were born
between the years 1995 and 2005. The main characteristics of this generation is
described that they are the first fully digital generation. The generation gap
between Gen Y and Gen Z is much deeper than the gap between any other
generations. This gap has emerged due to several swift changes in technology
and science. Due to using technological devices intensively, generation Z is
identified as having a smart capacity of rapid response and being connected
that keep them in immediate responses and continuous interaction. It is argued
that their personality is also shaped in their digital world as i.e. they
consider themselves as experts and competent in internet technologies. This self-esteem
may positively lead independency in creating own solutions as well as being
globally minded persons. Also, in their college life they tend to be more
career-focused earlier and more selective in learning specific skills and
knowledge. However, some of the consequences of being fully digital show
negative effects on learning processes. For example, being multitaskers and
task switchers may cause deficiencies like Acquired Attention Deficit Disorder
and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Educators can have students
involved in outside play, sports and hands-on learning activities as these
students expect to be fully engaged and to be a part of the learning process
themselves. Similarly, interactive games, collaborative projects, advance organizers
and challenge games can be appreciated among the generation Z students.
Consequently, as we are in a postdigital education era, the humanization of
digital technologies with alternative teaching and learning models through
participation, interaction and collaboration in which the role of the educator
is redefined can be a new approach to close the digital divide.