NCREL and Metiri Group (2003) have identified the enGauge 21st century skills which need to be acquired by
future generation in order to meet the challenges of globalization due to the advancement of information and
technology. There are four main domains specified in the 21st century skills namely digital age literacy, inventive
thinking, effective communication and high productivity. The digital-age literacy skills in accordance NCREL
(2003) consist of basic literacy, scientific literacy, economic literacy, technological literacy, visual literacy,
information literacy and multicultural literacy. Basic literacy means language proficiency (in English) and numeracy
at levels necessary to function on the job and in society to achieve one’s goals, and develop one’s knowledge and
potential in this digital age.