A presentation on the results of research into the communication preferences of learners at the BC Institute of Technology, Vancouver Canada. Also examines the extent to which BCIT learners fit the net generation profile.

1. Are BCIT Students Digital Learners? Mark Bullen, Adnan Qayyum, Tannis Morgan 2/25/09

10. Students responses (NetGen traits 1) 2/25/09 Item Level of agreement NetGen significant? Digitally literate High Not significant Connected Moderately high Small relationship Multitasking Moderately high Small relationship Experiential learning Moderately high Not significant Structured learning Moderately high Not significant

11. Student responses (NetGen traits 2) 2/25/09 Item Level of agreement? NetGen significant? Group work Low Small relationship Social Moderately high Not significant Goal oriented Moderate Not significant Preference for text Moderate Small relationship Community minded Moderate Not significant

12. Student responses (peers) 2/25/09 Communication mode Usage level NetGen significant? BCIT email Moderate Not significant Personal email Moderately high Not significant Instant messaging Moderate Small relationship Text message (phone) Moderately high Small relationship Facebook/ MySpace Moderate Small relationship Talking via phone Moderately high Small relationship Talking in person High Not significant WebCT Low Not significant

13. Student responses (instructors) 2/25/09 Communication mode Usage level NetGen significant? BCIT email Moderate Not significant Personal email Moderate Not significant Instant messaging Low Not significant Text message (phone) Low Not significant Facebook/ MySpace Low Not significant Talking via phone Low Not significant Talking in person High Not significant WebCT Low Small relationship