Does not compute: the high cost of low technology skills in the US - and what we can do about it

Although American millennials are the first generation of 'digital natives' - that is, people who grew up with computers and the internet - they are not very tech savvy. That fact would probably come as a shock to most Americans - especially to millennials themselves. After all, millennials are glued to their phones, tablets, and other devices. Many assume that using technology often means using it well. [This] analysis of results from the 2012 Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) reveals sobering new data on millennials' skills and attitudes. What...  [+] Show more

Although American millennials are the first generation of 'digital natives' - that is, people who grew up with computers and the internet - they are not very tech savvy. That fact would probably come as a shock to most Americans - especially to millennials themselves. After all, millennials are glued to their phones, tablets, and other devices. Many assume that using technology often means using it well. [This] analysis of results from the 2012 Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) reveals sobering new data on millennials' skills and attitudes. What millennials don't know about their tech skills is costing them dearly. The findings offer clear lessons for anyone who cares about the future of children.

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