Teenagers and Technology Usage

Digital Natives and Technology

• 25% of teenagers use their smartphones or electronic devices within five minutes of waking up (Ipsos MediaCT & Wikia, 2013)
• Tweens (ages 8-12) spend an average of 4.5 hours on screen media per day, while teens (ages 13-18) spend an average of 6.5 hours per day (Common Sense Media, 2015)
• Many teenagers multitask while using media, monitoring social media and watching videos simultaneously (Nass, 2013)
• 44% of teenagers report that they never fully "unplug" from technology (Ipsos MediaCT & Wikia, 2013)

Characteristics of Digital Natives

• Learn via participation rather than passively
• See the world in less hierarchical terms, making everyone more equal online
• Heavy users of digital technologies
• Intuitive learners rather than linear learners
• Multitasking brain capacity, able to rapidly task-switch

Digital Immigrants

• People born before the widespread adoption of digital technology
• Adults who have readily adopted technology as it has become available and are increasingly comfortable with and reliant on technology

Impact of Technology on Identity Development

• The complex association between technology use and identity development may lead to reduced self-awareness and authenticity among members of the digital workforce
• Technology can be used to promote healthy identity development

Digital Communication

• Texting is the most prevalent form of communication for adults under 50, with nearly two-thirds of 18-29 year olds saying they texted "a lot" on the previous day (Newport, 2014)
• Face-to-face communication has advantages over technologically mediated communication, such as the ability to ask questions, develop closeness, and feel known and understood

Digital Activities and Leadership

• Playing online games and interacting in virtual worlds can develop important leadership skills, such as cooperation and strategy
• Games require players to form guilds with members who have complementary skill sets, promoting teamwork and loyalty

Internet of Things (IoT)

• In 2006, there were two billion smart connected devices, and in 2015, there were 15 billion devices (Intel, 2015)
• Intel predicts that by 2020, there will be 200 billion devices connected to the IoT

Freelancing and Workplace Innovations

• The independent sector of freelancing is growing, with nearly one in three working Americans being an independent worker (Berland, 2014; Matthews, 2015)
• Freelancer.com is the largest platform for freelancing labor market, connecting over 17 million employers across 247 countries (Freelancer.com, 2015)
• Freelancers are loyal to their profession, with 88% stating they would continue freelancing even if offered a traditional full-time position (Emergent Research, 2014)

The Digital Workforce and the Workplace

• The world workforce is undergoing significant changes due to technological advancements.
• In 2015, over 3 billion people had access to the Internet, with almost 90% of North Americans having Internet access.
• The younger generation is heavily influenced by digitization, with technology affecting their childhood, social, economic, and cultural aspects.

Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants

• Digital natives are young people (8-18 years old) who heavily rely on technology for learning, communication, and entertainment.
• Characteristics of digital natives:
  • Multitasking brain capacity
  • Learn via participation
  • See the world in less hierarchical terms
  • Heavy users of technologies
  • Intuitive learners
• Digital immigrants are people who were born before the widespread adoption of digital technology, but have readily adopted it.

Driving Forces of Digital Technology Adoption

• Technological advances lower barriers to adoption and have led to rapid development of technology infrastructure (e.g., cloud computing, mobile computing, data analytics).
• The cloud enables businesses to overcome economical, technical, and geographical limitations, offering benefits such as agile systems, reduced costs, and increased productivity.
• Digital experience has expanded traditional channels of sales and services, with digital literacy increasing people's ability to use digital technology.

Impact of Digital Technology to Workforce

• Digital technology adoption improves cost efficiencies, productivity, innovation, agility, and quality of work.
• The skills and capabilities required in a digital age vary based on industry and role, with labour expected to be comfortable working with technology.
• Foundational skills, including communication and negotiation skills, and strong business acumen, will be in high demand.
• New jobs might be created with specialized skill sets, such as digital copywriters, scrum masters, or digital product managers.

Identity Development and Interpersonal Relating

• The increasing use of technology has complex effects on identity development and expression.
• Technology may limit opportunities for self-awareness and authentic behavior.
• The prevalence of technology may impact the quality of interactions and communication, with digital natives preferring communication via text.

Competencies of Digital Workforce

• Digital fluency is necessary for achieving desired outcomes using technology.
• Digital activities engage skills, including managerial skills.
• Digital literacy is essential, alongside numeracy and literacy, as a threshold requirement for most jobs.

Workplace and Workforce Trends

• The device connectivity, data volumes, and computing speed are reshaping the workforce and redefining jobs.
• The internet of things (IoT) is changing employment markets and organizational structures.
• Jobs of the future will likely be more flexible, agile, networked, and connected, with new technologies enabling workplace innovations.

The Current and Future Landscape of Digital Workforce

• The era of the entrepreneur, with individuals creating their own jobs, is emerging.
• The peer-to-peer and freelancer economy is growing, facilitated by digital technology.
• Regulations, laws, and policies will need to be adjusted to keep pace with changing working conditions and emerging issues.

The Global Opportunity in Online Outsourcing

• Online outsourcing firms have grown by 33% on average per year.

• The market size of the global crowdsourcing industry is expected to reach $15-20 billion by 2020.### Digital Workforce Landscape

• The global digital workforce is comprised of various sectors, with Financial Services & Investors making up 18% and Information & Communication Tech making up 11%.

• Crowdsourcing is a significant driver of change, contributing around 12% to the current job landscape.

Peer-to-Peer Platforms

• Peer-to-peer platforms enable companies and individuals to accomplish tasks that previously required large-scale organizations.
• These platforms allow companies to connect with external talent and resources, which can become more important than in-house resources.

Future Jobs

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