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 :)