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A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age
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A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age
– is the most web-literate. The first ever virtual longitudinal
study carried out by the CIBER research team at University College
London claims that, although young people demonstrate an apparent
ease and familiarity with computers, they rely heavily on search
engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and
analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the
web. -
research-behaviour traits that are commonly associated with
younger users – impatience in search and navigation, and zero tolerance
for any delay in satisfying their information needs – are now becoming
the norm for all age-groups, from younger pupils and undergraduates
through to professors. -
“We welcome the report findings, particularly on information and
digital literacy skills. We focus on research skills, creativity,
critical thinking and visual, verbal and information literacy, within
our overall learning programme.”
This link has been bookmarked by 85 people . It was first bookmarked on 18 Jan 2008, by Karen Keiller.
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belzileconseilRésultats d'une recherche sur la génération Google.
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(tags: Pioneering, research, shows, Google, Generation, is, myth, )
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Clare ABL/CIBER report. “The report Information Behaviour of the Researcher of the Future shows that research-behaviour traits that are commonly associated with younger users – impatience in search and navigation, and zero tolerance for any delay in satisfying their information needs – are now becoming the norm for all age-groups, from younger pupils and undergraduates through to professors.”
Direct link to the report: http://www.bl.uk/news/pdf/googlegen.pdf
Particularly relevant is the section on how people currently behave in virtual libraries. Behaviours like ‘bounce’, ‘skimming’ and ‘squirreling’ are definitely things I do myself, and observe in others. -
Moshe Chasidדור_הגוגל
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A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age
– is the most web-literate. -
do not possess the critical and
analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the
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Christopher ArnoldA new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age – is the most web-literate.
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Jonathan TepperExamines generation ease of technology
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Sarah OxfordLinks to Google Gen report
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Lynne Jones"Wow -- this longitudinal study shows that all generations show "google generation" traits with over 65 year olds spending 4 more hours a week online than some of the younger ages. It argues that libraries must adapt to the digital mindset AND that you
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A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age
– is the most web-literate. The first ever virtual longitudinal
study carried out by the CIBER research team at University College
London claims that, although young people demonstrate an apparent
ease and familiarity with computers, they rely heavily on search
engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and
analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the
web. -
A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age
– is the most web-literate. - 2 more annotations...
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Fabio de MirandaA new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google
Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age – is
the most web-literate. The first ever virtual longitudinal study
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Michel Bauwensthey rely heavily on search engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the web.
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Scott Leslieseems to be making the case that people's expectations for quick results is now the norm, and libraries need to respond to that better
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Howard Rheingoldnew study overturns common assumption that the ‘Google Generation'is most web-literate. they rely heavily on search engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the we
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Pioneering research shows ‘Google Generation’ is a myth
16 January 2008
All age groups revealed to share so-called ‘Google Generation' traits
New study argues that libraries will have to adapt to the digital mindset
Young people seemingly lacking in information skills; strong message to the government and society at large
A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google Generation' – youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age – is the most web-literate. The first ever virtual longitudinal study carried out by the CIBER research team at University College London claims that, although young people demonstrate an apparent ease and familiarity with computers, they rely heavily on search engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the web.
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