Why it matters.
Job Skills
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82% of job vacancies require digital skills
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76% of businesses report that a lack of digital skills would affect their profitability
Lack of school resources
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Only 35% of teachers feel confident in teaching digital creation skills.
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67% of schools report lacking resources for digital media creation.
Community benefits
Group Creativity Benefits: A study in the International Journal of Arts and Health found that 62% of participants in community art projects reported feeling more confident in social situations.
Mental Health
Digital literacy education helps young people navigate online risks. A 2020 report by Internet Matters showed that children who received digital literacy education were better equipped to handle cyberbullying and online misinformation.
Self Expression benefits
Self-Expression Benefits: A study by the American Journal of Public Health found that 75% of participants who engaged in creative arts reported improved mental health and increased self-esteem.
Resilience
Creativity and Resilience: A survey conducted by Adobe found that 83% of people believe that creativity boosts confidence, with 80% agreeing that creativity helps them tackle