Thumb tribe

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/thumb-tribe

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Thumb tribe built?2006
2. What is the originating location?Japan
3. What is the defining characteristic?Superior proficiency and preference for thumb-typing on mobile devices
4. Why do people in the Thumb tribe type faster?They practice a lot, so their thumbs develop muscle memory and can find keys on the screen almost automatically.
5. Where did the Thumb tribe start?It began in Japan in 2006 when smartphones and text messaging became very popular.

Asynchronous communication: Communication that does not occur in real-time, allowing participants to respond at their convenience.
Ubiquity of smartphones: The widespread presence and common use of smartphones in daily life across the globe.
Digital discourse: The exchange of ideas and information through digital channels, often characterized by specific online language and etiquette.