5 Questions
According to the 2018 International Computer and Information Literacy Study, what percentage of U.S. eighth-graders lack basic computer skills?
75 percent
On average, how many hours do students ages 8-12 spend on screens daily?
4-6 hours
What is the term used to describe kids and tweens who are skilled smartphone users?
Digital natives
Who is Peggy G. Carr?
An associate commissioner for assessment at NCES
What did Peggy G. Carr say about the idea of the 'digital native'?
It is a myth
Study Notes
Computer Literacy and Screen Time
- 58% of U.S. eighth-graders lack basic computer skills, according to the 2018 International Computer and Information Literacy Study.
Screen Time
- On average, students aged 8-12 spend around 4-6 hours daily on screens.
Digital Natives
- "Digital natives" refers to kids and tweens who are skilled smartphone users.
Peggy G. Carr
- Peggy G. Carr is an expert who questioned the concept of "digital natives".
- According to Peggy G. Carr, the idea of the "digital native" may be a myth, suggesting that being familiar with technology does not necessarily mean being tech-savvy.
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