Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?
Hello World
Chapters
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Introduction
1:05
What does the term digital native mean to you?
2:07
Is it a helpful term?
4:09
Digital natives, the workplace, and beyond
5:54
Nicole's perspective in Northern Ireland
7:07
Reasons for digital skills gap
10:28
New digital tools: moving Beyond a Single Learning Path
12:17
Digital literacy: becoming fluent in technology
13:47
Digital confidence
18:22
Agency and young people's relationship with technology
20:25
What should educators prioritise when teaching young people?
23:14
Curriculum and preparing young people for their future
25:32
Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?
27:07
Final thoughts
31:52
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Hello World
Are young people tech-savvy or tech-dependent?
Apr 29, 2025
Season 7
Episode 4
Hello World
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.
