Why some young people feel they’re lacking in digital skills

Some 12% of young people between the ages of 18 and 26 say they did not receive any computer education at school. — AFP Relaxnews

Members of Generation Z were born into a world where the Internet already existed and in which they spend much of their time using devices. But younger generations are taking an increasingly critical view of the digital skills they learn in school.

Although young people are often described as “digital natives”, knowing how to use digital technology is not necessarily a given for everyone. That’s why it’s on the school curriculum in many countries. But members of Generation Z aren’t necessarily satisfied with what they’re learning in school when it comes to IT and digital skills, according to a recent survey by Dell Technologies.