We gave kids endless tech. Their digital skills are at a 20-year low
Australian students' digital literacy skills have declined significantly, with the lowest scores recorded in two decades. A national assessment revealed that only 50% of Year 6 students and 37% of Year 10 students met the proficient standard for ICT literacy. Despite widespread access to technology, students are struggling with essential digital skills while their use of AI technology continues to rise.
- ▪The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority reported that only 50% of Year 6 students met the proficient standard for ICT literacy in 2025.
- ▪Year 10 students recorded a mere 37% proficiency, marking the lowest results since assessments began.
- ▪Despite their poor digital literacy scores, 60% of Year 10 students use AI to generate written content at least once a month.
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