TOP 5 OPPORTUNITIES OF INTERNET ACCESS FOR THE YOUTHS

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The internet has become all pervasive in the lives of young people and this article will examine the opportunities that it affords. 

What do young people think about the impact of the internet? How do they see themselves in this scenario? What tools are necessary to take full advantage of the opportunities that the internet offers them?

Walk with me as we dig into the opportunities offered by the internet today.

#1. Learning

There exist incredible opportunities for learning, social connection and individual entertainment and enhancement in a a wide variety of forms. Indeed, recent evidence indicates 45% of users in Kenya say that the internet has played a crucial or important role in at least one major decision in their lives in the last two years, such as attaining additional career training, helping themselves or someone else with a major illness or medical condition, or making a major investment or financial decision.

#2. Boosting digital skills by scaling initiatives

It was argued that the lack of digital skills is starting to amplify the digital divides as more and more jobs are requiring some level of digital skills. In this context, equipping youths with the skills required to enter the job market is more necessary than ever. Governments, institutions and industry must prioritize skills development and training to empower youth for the digital economy. While many initiatives are currently being implemented in different countries, it is essential to scale them to have a more significant impact.

#3. A place to seek support

It can open up opportunities to offer support to friends and family that may be experiencing a particular issue. On the flip  side for some young people, it can be a place where they can seek support if they are going through something that they cannot talk to those close to them about.

#4. Developing skills that endure for life

While digital skills are essential for the future, particular attention was paid to skills that endure. Preparing youngsters for a lifetime will help them to understand the rapid evolution of technology better and adapt their skills to the different scenarios. Skills for life need to be better incorporated into the curricula not only to understand technology but also to help them on all spheres of life. Some of the skills are: assertive communication, perspective taking, emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

#5. Empowerment of the youth

There is also evidence that the internet may help to empower young people, particularly those in disadvantaged circumstances. Researchers have recently found out that hearing impaired youth are taking advantage of the heavily visual medium of the internet to communicate and doing so has had a positive effect on their well being. A recent review concluded that youths are primarily using the internet to reinforce offline relationships. Youths also seem to use online forums such as homepages and blogs to gain positive feelings of mastery and competence.

Final Thoughts...

Balancing risks with opportunities is the key to minimizing the potential hazards that accompany further exploitation of the internet and its use by young people. The years that are to come will reveal how successful these efforts will turn out to be.


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Written by: Antony Moturi


   About the Author: 


Antony is a professional DJ, Pianist, Social Media Manager, Content Creator and a Blogger. Besides that he does professional Sound Engineering, Public Speaking and is a Youth Leader.

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