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Are U.S. students tech skills keeping up with their international peers?

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Are U.S. students tech skills keeping up with their international peers?

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Anyone who has watched typical American teens readily master the use of cellphones, computer applications, and multimedia equipment might find it inconceivable that they could lag behind their international peers in acquiring the technology skills they’ll need to succeed in a tech-driven world. But experts say the attention and resources being paid by educators and policymakers in other countries to developing students’ technical skills could put U.S. students behind the curve very soon. Australia, Britain, China, and South Korea have launched plans to ensure that all students have the tools, as well as the essential knowledge and skills, to use technology effectively for learning and work. And a number of developing nations are ramping up programs to help teachers and students become proficient in using computers and other information and communication tools. Little research is available to show how U.S. students are doing in gaining proficiency in using and understanding technology r

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