Pioneering research shows ‘Google Generation’ is a myth (fwd link)

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Pioneering research shows ‘Google Generation’ is a myth
16 January 2008

    * All age groups revealed to share so-called ‘Google Generation' traits
    * New study argues that libraries will have to adapt to the digital mindset
    * Young people seemingly lacking in information skills; strong message to
the government and society at large

A new study overturns the common assumption that the ‘Google Generation' –
youngsters born or brought up in the Internet age – is the most web-literate.
The first ever virtual longitudinal study carried out by the CIBER research
team at University College London claims that, although young people
demonstrate an apparent ease and familiarity with computers, they rely heavily
on search engines, view rather than read and do not possess the critical and
analytical skills to assess the information that they find on the web.

Full article at link below:
http://www.bl.uk/news/2008/pressrelease20080116.html