Digital Technology And Australian Teenagers: Consumption, Study and Careers
This report describes the outcomes of the project that involved a research study with 202 students aged 12-18 years from high schools in the ACT. It explores attitudes to ICT learning, perceptions of careers in ICT, and suggestions about potential interventions by teachers and schools to increase engagement within this area.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | Foundation, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Article or research |
| Format | Document |
| Keywords | Teenager, Survey, ICT use, Careers |
| Organisation | University of Canberra |
| Copyright | 2013 Karen Macpherson. May be subject to Copyright Act statutory licence. |
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