Canadian students believe in technology but they do not believe the school system is teaching them to use tech properly, according to a survey from Microsoft Canada.
Seventy-four per cent of students said “technology rocks my world” and 71 per cent feel the role of technology is important for solving society’s problems, but a measly 42 per cent believe schools encourage them to develop technological or computer skills. Also, almost half said they learn more about technology at home on their own.
On the upside, many of them envision working in tech: more than 91 per cent agree a career in technology would be either somewhat or very rewarding and 92 per cent said it is somewhat to very important to have technological experience to be successful in their careers.
“The survey shows how much students love technology and that a large number are looking towards IT careers. The problem is that this enthusiasm isn’t being encouraged at school—which needs to change,” said Daniel Shapiro, academic program manager, Microsoft Canada.
The survey covered students from grade 11 to second-year university and college students aged 17 to 20.
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