10 Things to Know About How Teens Use Technology
Kristen Purcell discussed our teens & tech research at the ACT Enrollment Planners Conference
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Kristen Purcell discussed our teens & tech research at the ACT Enrollment Planners Conference
Americans ages 16-29 are heavy technology users, including in using computers and internet at libraries. At the same time, most still read and borrow printed books, and value a mix of traditional and technological library services.
In a survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers, a majority say digital tools encourage students to be more invested in their writing by encouraging personal expression and providing a wider audience for their work.
Parents of minor children have a special relationship with libraries. Most believe libraries are very important for their children and provide extra resources that are not available at home.
A survey of Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers finds that teens’ research habits are changing in the digital age
Kristen will be sharing Pew Internet data on the growth of mobile connectivity and social networking sites in the U.S., as well as changing online information consumption patterns, at the annual Radiodays Europe conference in Barcelona, Spain.
35% of U.S. adults have cell phones with apps, but only 24% of adults actually use them. Apps users are younger, more educated, and more affluent than other cell phone users.
Text messaging explodes as teens embrace it as the centerpiece of their communication strategies with friends.
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