Gap generation

Menghadapi kesenjangan antar generasi di era digital dalam ranah pendidikan di Indonesia

Abstract

Technology is increasingly developing and becoming something that is very necessary for humanity. The presence of the Internet creates new experiences where distance does not hinder the teaching and learning process. On the other hand, increasingly sophisticated technological developments can also have a negative impact. The reason is that current technology has changed the way society works, including in the world of education. The generation gap between teachers and students in the current digital era is clearly visible. Groups with different developmental experiences develop differently. University lecturers, like most groups of digital immigrants, were born into a different culture to digital natives, so their way of thinking is different, even though they are in the same environment and interacting with each other. Therefore, the aim of our research is to analyze effective interpersonal communication styles and find solutions in the hope of minimizing conflicts related to generational differences that occur in the field of education, especially higher education. The method used is literature observation adapted to the topic of discussion.