„Digital natives” – opportunities and threats resulting from the use of modern media in the education process

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze the most important opportunities and threats related to the use of modern media in the process of educating and educating the gene- ration known as “digital natives”. This generation is considered to be a generation that treats modern technological, communication and information solutions as something natural. This feature can be used effectively in school. For this to happen, however, it is necessary to properly planned and implemented media education, which will allow to take advantage of the opportunities and eliminate the risks associated with the use of digital technology by young people.