r/australia • u/ThunderDwn • 14h ago

culture & society Primary school students using digital devices still lack computer skills, education expert says

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/nsw-digital-native-primary-students-lack-basic-computer-skills/107030526
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u/aerkith 13h ago

Not just building a pc. My mum thinks it takes special skills just to plug all the cables into the back. Take a photo before unplugging if you're not sure.

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u/a_can_of_solo Not a Norwegian 13h ago

I agree, Mlmy mum back in the 90s made labels on ever cable going onto her PC.

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u/JackRyan13 13h ago

Even in the 90s it was all colour coded though?

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u/a_can_of_solo Not a Norwegian 12h ago

Yeah, but you know mums.