Week 1- Digital natives vs the Net generation

From this weeks readings I believe that the digital natives and the Net gen. or the 21st century learner learn in the same way.  The digital natives and the Net gen. are both surrounded by technology.  As chapter 2 in Educating the Net Generation states, most children are using computers by the ages of 5 and 8.  College aged people, much like myself, depend on technology, as well.  We are constantly connected through our lap tops and cell phones.  Children of the Net generation need social interactions and hands-on experiences to learn. However, these interactions should be enforced with technology.  As Educating the Net Generation states, teachers should use more than just PowerPoint presentations to get their points across.  While PowerPoints can be effective there are other tools that can help students learn more effectively.  According to Digital Natives teachers have to learn to communicate with students in their language.  While teachers should not give up their thinking skills, they should move at a faster pace and include more technology. 
While these concepts may seem radical to Baby Boomers and Matures, they are not so difficult for me to understand.  As a part of the Net Gen. I can see the constant changes and race to keep up with the "newest, coolest gadget." Children now a days have more knowledge of computers and technology than their parents and teachers, in many cases.  Teachers should have at least some knowledge of the current technology and how to use it in order to communicate with their students and help them learn more effectively.  These concepts make sense to me and I hope to improve my skills in technology to be able to better teach my students.