There aren't really any clues as to how a computer works on an iphone. There isn't even a visible filesystem. It's no wonder students today have no idea how a computer works.
In the bad old days computers weren't wide spread but just by virtue of having one you would learn programming / tech skills. Today computers are everywhere but owning one doesn't teach you anything as fundamental functionality is hidden/locked away from the user in the name of being "consumer friendly".
I wonder if those born between 1988 and 2002 will be the last of the so-called naturally computer literate.
Makes you wonder what does computing mean to people nowadays.
The perception of what makes a viable CS major needs to evolve past what those born during the “Personal Computer” era think it should be.
looks like there is some truth in that ad
It sounds bizarre - because they were using an iPad/iPhone instead of a computer.