New technologies and 21st century children - Recent trends and outcomes

This report synthesizes literature on new technologies and their impact on 21st-century children, focusing on trends, opportunities, risks, and inequalities in digital access and use. It highlights the importance of building digital resilience through family and school support, and outlines policy considerations for safeguarding and empowering children online.

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The research method involved a comprehensive review of existing literature on children's use of new technologies, focusing on empirical studies, surveys, and policy documents. The review aimed to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and inequalities associated with children's digital access and use, as well as effective strategies for building digital resilience.

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The report examines the increasing internet use among children, who are going online at younger ages and spending more time on digital devices. It explores the opportunities provided by the internet, such as access to information, learning support, and social networking, as well as risks like exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and data misuse. The study also discusses digital divides, emphasizing the role of economic, social, and cultural status in shaping children's online experiences. It underscores the importance of family and school in teaching digital resilience and outlines policy strategies for protecting children online.

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Categories: English publication language | cyberbullying | digital devices | digital divide | digital resilience | digital technologies | education | future and emerging technologies | ict | information and communications technologies (ict) | internet use | online opportunities | online risks | parental mediation | school policies | sexting | technology