International Computer and Information Literacy Study

The study was assessed through 4 levels:[4]

1. Knowledge of basic software
2. Basic use of computers as information source
3. Sufficient knowledge and skills of ICT for information gathering and use
4. Critical thinking while searching for information online

ICILS 2013 found that only 2% of students use their critical thinking and teachers lack confidence in teaching essential ICT skills.’[2]

83% of the student population achieved Level 1 status, while 2% of the population achieved Level 4 status. The study found that students use computers 87% of the time at home, more than they do in school, 54% of the time. ICILS has shown that in school, students use 45% of their time to prepare essays, 44% to prepare presentations, 40% working with other students at the same school, 39% completing school exercises and 30% organizing time and work. At home, students use 75% of their time communicating with others using messaging or social network, 52% searching for information for study or school work, 49% posting comments to online profiles or blogs and 48% using voice chat.[4]

Fewer than half the teachers felt that they were capable of carrying out more complex tasks,[2] such as installing software, collaborating with others and taking part in discussion forums.[4]

The results of ICILS 2018 were released on 5 November 2019.[5]