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Gen-Z’s comfort and fluency with technology have forced educators and policy-makers

to rethink traditional educational methods and adopt forward-thinking approaches to

teaching and learning. According to a British Council report, 65% of today's students will

work in jobs that don't exist yet.

Traditional teaching modes, characterized by teacher-centered learning and

memorization, with books and classroom lectures as essential tools, have long been the

cornerstones of education. However, these strategies can seem insufficient and lose

their appeal to digital natives.

For example, these traditional methods, which emphasize repetition over critical thinking

and creativity, still need to meet the needs of these tech-savvy learners. Today,

technology must be integrated into the education system in practical and imaginative

ways to support this generation's learning style and meet their needs.

Fostering digital literacy is a critical factor in rethinking teaching methods for digital

natives. However, digital literacy goes beyond technical skills to include critical thinking,

creativity and the ability to navigate and evaluate digital sources.

Digital Native Learning Patterns

Technology in education can further enhance learning for digital natives and potentially

reshape education. Virtual reality, online learning platforms, gamification, the
introduction of the metaverse and interactive 3-D applications can all foster immersive

and engaging learning experiences. These technologies are designed to provide

personalized learning pathways and redefine group learning, allowing students to learn

at their own pace, following their interests and needs.

The World Economic Forum estimates the displacement of 85 million jobs by
automation by 2025, while 97 million new roles could emerge by then. EdTech

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/11/02/educating-digital-natives-reshaping-
educational-models-for-future-generations/?sh=642377ac2e47