Is Net-Generation Net Savvy?-Critical query from "Growing up with Google"

Net-Generation are those:
Born after 1982;
Computer is the core of their workspace;
Whenever information is needed, they go online-google it;
IM and email are the primary methods of communication;
Usually multi-task...

(Yeah me, I belong to the net-generation~)

The net-generation highly values the convenience of technology, always turn to technology for information, use technology to keep instantly connected and can seamlessly switch between real and digital worlds. However, does that equate to being net savvy?

No doubt that the net-generation is influent in using technology to learn, entertain and networking, though it doesn't mean that this generation is net-savvy. They has no fear of using technology, though they're not that fluent in integrating technology and academic study. They know how to embed a YouTube video into blog but may don't know how to insert a chart into Excel worksheet or how to edit a Wiki page. In the copy-paste and mashup-friendly environment of Internet, they google, open the first couple of links in the searching results, copy and paste but seldom pause and think. They have little idea about respect for intellectual property, privacy or security.

It posts a challenge to education to cultivate the students critical thinking skills while taking advantage of the myriad source of information, to develop required technology skills for academic study and to strengthen their respect for intellectual property. It's a life-long process rather than a one-time affair.

I want to be more net savvy :)

Group 1 Podcast on Dr. Wagner's Presentation

We missed two wise men's thoughts on Wagner's Presentation-Marc and Ty-it's my fault...Sorry guys...
I added one of my fav piano piece-Cannon in D to the podcast and adjusted the volume of the music as well as our records.
I can not upload audio file to Blogger, so I made a short video with iMovie. Enjoy~

Thoughts on Dr. Ellen Wagner's Presentation

The open source soft wares and web applications can also trouble us when we benefit from them. They're "free poppy" rather than "free beer". Some soft wares offer 30-day trial and keep on sending commercial emails about the product to you; Even the soft ware is totally free, you're requested to upgrade that and even install 3rd party plug-ins about once a month; To get access to web applications, you're always required to sign-up by filling in a list of personal information, and ohoo, more commercial emails... Therefore, when we are connected with each other like no generation before us are, we are also exposed unprecedentedly to the world.

The World is Open (Storytelling)

Open World

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