The concept of 'digital natives' has been widely debated since Prensky coined the term in 2001 to describe individuals who have grown up with digital technology. However, recent research challenges the assumption that younger generations possess inherently superior digital skills. A 2020 study by Hargittai and colleagues found that while digital natives are more adept at using social media and entertainment platforms, they often struggle with advanced information literacy, such as evaluating the credibility of online sources or using specialized software for academic purposes. This suggests that exposure to technology alone does not guarantee proficiency; rather, critical thinking and formal education play crucial roles in developing these competencies. Consequently, educators are urged to integrate digital literacy training into curricula, rather than assuming students already possess these abilities.
❓ この文章で言及されている研究の主な発見は何ですか？
A. デジタルネイティブは、年配の世代よりもソーシャルメディアの使用に長けている。
B. 若い世代は、幼い頃からデジタル技術に触れているため、自動的に優れたデジタルスキルを持っている。
C. デジタルネイティブは、オンライン上の信頼性を評価するといった高度なスキルを欠いていることが多い。
D. 正式な教育はデジタルリテラシーの発達に影響を与えない。
✅ 正确答案
Digital natives often lack advanced skills such as evaluating online credibility.
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