GENERATION Z AND DIGITAL LITERACY

Abstract

Every generation of its time has different characters and habits. According to the words of Umar bi Khattab that “educate our children according to his time”. Then it is imperative that practitioners and educational institutions adapt the way learning to their generation. Generation born after 2001 called the generation Z or a lot of so-called “net generation”. This is because they grow as the internet progresses rapidly. Understanding of this generation brings a concept that generation Z should be equipped with good digital literacies. Because generation Z should be able to avoid the negative influence of the virtual world and its negative effects. The conclusion that can be obtained about the generation Z is they are the generation that still needs to upbringing and good direction, full of potential but can also be dangerous if not equipped with good ability in mastering technology. then the participation of teachers, lecturers and institutions needs to provide education in a manner appropriate to their characteristics..