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. Traditional Learning EnvironmentsNew Learning Environments Teacher-centered instructionLearner-centered learning Single-path progressionMultipath progression Single mediaMultimedia Isolated workCollaborative work Information deliveryInformation exchange Passive learningActive learning Factual, knowledge-based learningCritical thinking, problem-based, and informed decision-making Isolated, prefabricated contextAuthentic, real world context ClassroomWherever! Setting the stage…

3. (Prensky, 2001)  Staying connected is essential  Zero tolerance for delays  Function best when networked  Receive information rapidly  Thrive on instant gratification Highly interactive Prefer collaborative environments Consumer/creator boundary blurring Information SeekersCommunicators 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 (Frand, 2000) Who are our students?

4. Mo Wampum, 2007: www.surrendermartha.com 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

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

6. Salaway, G., Caruso-Borreson, J. and Nelson, M. (2007) 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

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

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).