A critical set of skills and knowledge in today’s economy centers around the
understanding and use of technology. According to the Partnership for 21 st Century
Skills, digital tools should be woven into daily instruction for students to research,
organize, evaluate and communicate information (2007). Stakeholders of education, who
include business leaders, policymakers and educators, understand the role ICT integration
has in student engagement and achievement. According to the National Research
Council, fluency in information technology is described as information and
communication technology (ICT) skills such as contemporary skills, foundational
concepts and intellectual capabilities (1999).
(1) Contemporary skills consist in the basic ability to use computer applications.