Marc Prensky

Marc Prensky is an educator and thinker known for his work on how digital technology impacts learning. He introduced the terms "Digital Natives" and "Digital Immigrants" to describe the generation born into technology versus those who adopted it later. Prensky argues that today's students are highly familiar with digital tools and prefer interactive, multimedia, and instant-feedback learning environments. His ideas have influenced educational strategies to better connect teaching methods with students' digital habits, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into education to improve engagement and learning outcomes.