This article analyzed the context of discussion about “digital natives” and their digital competence. Two findings can be drawn from this review. First, there is no absolute definition of digital native: it will vary amongst individuals, societies, regions and nations, and also over time. Second, there are a number of variables other than age that may predict the nature of students’ use digital technologies. On the basis of the findings, the analysis of the digital native literature demonstrates that despite their digital confidence and digital skills are high, their digital competence – the ability to assess and learn from resources – may be much lower than those of their digitally teachers.