Colman Noctor: Digital literacy does not happen by accident

Dr Colman Noctor: "While many argue that young people spend too much time on screens outside of school, it is also essential to promote digital learning within the school environment. In an increasingly digital world, young people will need digital proficiency and media literacy to navigate the future."
If you've ever watched your teenager zip through an online video game or help their grandparents set up their wi-fi modem, you might assume they were born with a smartphone in one hand and a console controller in the other.Â
Parents often marvel at the technological prowess of their children, and many will have probably pondered whether they are raising the next Bill Gates.