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The Net-generation Methods of Learning, Online Activities and Upbringing Outcomes

Members of the net generations are born and grow up in a digital world. They are different in attitudes and behavior from their parents and teachers who had to adapt to digital trends. The introductory part analyzes their typical characteristics and their special, new-millennium style of learning and gaining knowledge. These skills which are supported by leading contemporary paradigms (constructivism and connectivism) have prompted interesting changes in theory and practice of education, yet frequently neglecting education outcomes. This paper, based on the researched literature, examines possible influences of digital media on forming habits and creating new patterns of behavior that are practiced in learning and everyday activities such as speed, multitasking, searching for information and their current usefulness and wide range of attention, which results in lack of patience, perseverance, superficiality, thoughtlessness and physical and mental laziness. Although the new wave of Internet usage is being associated with positive educational qualities such as sharing, mutual help, support, honesty and tolerance, there are also some negative sides of it, specially irresponsible and incorrect behavior towards others (electronic violence, disrespect for intellectual property), but also oneself (false self-presentation, (no) self criticism and invasion of privacy). Since modern technology is forming the young generation and becoming an important force in shaping the modern society, the conclusion emphasizes that with positive changes in educational domain, attention should also be paid to development of educational qualities such as persistence, consistency, patience, criticism and self- criticism, responsible behavior, mutual respect and appreciation.

educational outcomes; moral behavior; patience; perseverance; upbringing qualities

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