Downes mentioned that as we approach the new millenium there is an increasing immergence of the new digital generation known as Digital Natives. These digital natives :"operate at "twitch speed," expect instant responses and feedback, prefer random "on-demand" access to media, and likely to create their own media (or download someone else's) as to purchase a book or a CD". I found it interesting that Downes stated that Learning is characterized not only by greater autonomy for the learner, but also a greater emphasis on active learning, with creation, communication and participation playing key roles, and on changing roles for the teacher.