The language that students speak is not overly forgeign to me. Every young generation has unique expressions and jokes etc. but they generally do not run around talking a new language altogethter. Having four children and four step children, I hear the expressions enough (and timley enough) to keep up for the most part. I expect when I am older, the "gap" will be further apart if I do not "keep up" with new technologies and shame on me as a teacher!!
Technologically speaking, I do have to ask certain questions when they begin to discuss new technologies or cool devices. I feel that any growth, if not abused, in areas of technology are good (better). If something can be done more efficiently or with greater ease, then so be it.
Kids do seem to naturally progress with the technologies as expected versus the older generations amazement. We seem to react differently. We have seen the world differently than kids these days. I think a greater appreciation or at least "awe" comes from that.
I wouldn't say that my own perspective differs from the students that I read about in Educause significantly but as stated just above, my sense of awe is greater. I also may be more intimidated about "another thing to learn" versus their ability to just "take it on".
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