EU-onderzoek: digitale geletterdheidskloven onder 14-jarigen
Uit een onderzoek van de Europese Commissie blijkt dat 43% van de 14-jarige studenten in de EU geen basisvaardigheden op digitaal gebied heeft. Studenten uit hogere sociaaleconomische milieus presteren consequent beter dan hun leeftijdsgenoten, wat de invloed van het opleidingsniveau van de ouders en de middelen thuis onderstreept. Opvallend is dat meisjes gemiddeld 7,9% beter presteren dan jongens, maar vrouwen vormen slechts 20% van de ICT-specialisten in de EU. ( Europese Commissie, Europese Onderwijsruimte)
A new global study of over 80,000 parent reports shows that passive high screen time in children aged 4–6 is linked to lower well-being. The study, published in April 2025, found that higher screen time correlates with issues in psychosocial well-being, social functioning, parent-child relationships, and behavioral functioning. However, the researchers emphasize that the type and context of digital content also play significant roles in these outcomes. They suggest that parents can mitigate negative effects by moderating screen time, choosing high-quality educational content, and engaging in tech activities with their children. (Medical Xpress)
A recent survey reveals that 57% of parents feel disconnected from their children’s modern career goals, such as becoming content creators or e-sports professionals. Half of the surveyed kids say their parents don’t take these aspirations seriously. Interestingly, 84% of parents also admit that tech use has helped their children become more creative, empathetic, and socially skilled. According to the study, the top 5 dream jobs among 11–17-year-olds are video game designer or tester, software developer, teacher or tutor, content creator or streamer, and graphic designer—reflecting a strong interest in both digital creativity and hands-on learning. (The Sun)