What is it to be a digital student in a British university?

This paper describes a study performed in a British university designed to identify the unique features of 'digital students', as a move towards building a customized model of an e-learning environment. To what extent might its students be described as 'digital'? How might their characteristics influence the development of an adaptive and adaptable e-learning environment? Likely features of an e-learning environment where the student can take advantage of all the communication technology available are presented.