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Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?
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In this thought-provoking episode, we look at the myth of the “digital native.” Are young people truly tech-savvy or are they simply reliant on digital tools without understanding the underlying mechanics?
Join Anna Lahtinen (Haaga-Helia University), Sway Grantham (Raspberry Pi Foundation) and Nicole O’Connor (Digi Know This) as they debate the complexities of digital skills, access and education. Discover how the label “digital native” can mask crucial issues and learn what real digital literacy looks like today.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What does the term digital native mean to you? (00:01:05)
3. Is it a helpful term? (00:02:07)
4. Digital natives, the workplace, and beyond (00:04:09)
5. Nicole's perspective in Northern Ireland (00:05:54)
6. Reasons for digital skills gap (00:07:07)
7. New digital tools: moving Beyond a Single Learning Path (00:10:28)
8. Digital literacy: becoming fluent in technology (00:12:17)
9. Digital confidence (00:13:47)
10. Agency and young people's relationship with technology (00:18:22)
11. What should educators prioritise when teaching young people? (00:20:25)
12. Curriculum and preparing young people for their future (00:23:14)
13. Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent? (00:25:32)
14. Final thoughts (00:27:07)
15. Subscribe (00:31:52)
43 episodes
Manage episode 479753817 series 2917687
In this thought-provoking episode, we look at the myth of the “digital native.” Are young people truly tech-savvy or are they simply reliant on digital tools without understanding the underlying mechanics?
Join Anna Lahtinen (Haaga-Helia University), Sway Grantham (Raspberry Pi Foundation) and Nicole O’Connor (Digi Know This) as they debate the complexities of digital skills, access and education. Discover how the label “digital native” can mask crucial issues and learn what real digital literacy looks like today.
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What does the term digital native mean to you? (00:01:05)
3. Is it a helpful term? (00:02:07)
4. Digital natives, the workplace, and beyond (00:04:09)
5. Nicole's perspective in Northern Ireland (00:05:54)
6. Reasons for digital skills gap (00:07:07)
7. New digital tools: moving Beyond a Single Learning Path (00:10:28)
8. Digital literacy: becoming fluent in technology (00:12:17)
9. Digital confidence (00:13:47)
10. Agency and young people's relationship with technology (00:18:22)
11. What should educators prioritise when teaching young people? (00:20:25)
12. Curriculum and preparing young people for their future (00:23:14)
13. Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent? (00:25:32)
14. Final thoughts (00:27:07)
15. Subscribe (00:31:52)
43 episodes
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