3. 78% of teens use cell phone
Almost half (47%) use smartphones.
23% have a tablet computer
95% use the internet.
93% access to one at home.
71% teens use personal computers
Among 802 youth ages 12-17
PEW RESEARCH
CENTER SURVEY
4. The second
in a series
of reports
issued on
July 26 and
September
30, 2012
6. According to the Connecticut
Post…In today’s fast paced world, fast communication is
essential.
Texting another important method of communication
MEANS Communicating to
everyoNe IS ImportaNt…
7. Teen Tech Week was established in 2007
Annual Event
A national initiative of YALSA (Young
Adult Library Services Association)
A division of the American Library
Association
Teen Tech Week 2013 will be held March
10–16
WHAT AND WHEN IS TEEN
TECH WEEK?
8. Teen Tech Week 2013
2013 Theme: Check In @ your library
Learn how to appropriately use technologies
Emphasis on what public libraries offer
Include everything from DVDs and audio books to video
games.
9. What Teens Get About the
Internet That Parents DoN‘t
Parents stated that:
Parents more often than not have
a negative view of the role of
the Internet.
Among 802 youth ages 12-17 78% of teens use cell phone Almost half (47%) use smartphones. 23% have a tablet computer 95% use the internet. 93% have access to one at home. 71% teens use laptop or PC