ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Digital native

Hello there! Do you know what a digital native is? Well, a digital native is a person who was born during a time when computers and technology already existed in the world. This means that they grew up with technology all around them and are very familiar with using electronic devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Now, let's pretend that you are a digital native. This means that you probably know how to use technology very easily and quickly. You know how to take pictures with a smartphone, play games on a tablet or computer, and even use an online search engine like Google to find the answers to your questions.

It's like learning to speak a new language - when you're little, you learn it really easily because you've been hearing it all around you from the time you were born. For digital natives, being surrounded by technology means they learn how to use it very easily and naturally.

So, when you hear the term "digital native," just remember that it means someone who grew up with technology all around them and is very comfortable using it.