OECD finds computer use isn't improving students' literacy and numeracy: A new report from the OECD has found the increasing use of computers in schools around the world isn't boosting literacy and numeracy. Australia has one of the highest rates of computer use and while the OECD has found it isn't improving basic skills, it has meant Australians' digital reading is amongst the best in the world for 15-year-olds.

ELEANOR HALL: A new report from the OECD suggests the literacy and numeracy skills of Australian students may be declining because of their high rates of computer use.

The report found Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway have the greatest integration of IT in their schools.

But that high adoption rate isn't improving students' reading or maths and science skills.

Samantha Donovan reports.

SAMANTHA DONOVAN: The OECD study found that 94 per cent of Australian students are using computers at school, a rate second only to Norway.

And Australia topped the table when it came to the number of computers to students, virtually one for one.

But the OCED has concluded the high investment in IT for schools internationally doesn't appear to be improving literacy and numeracy.

It's report says:

OECD REPORT (voiceover): Ensuring that every child reaches a baseline level of proficiency in reading and mathematics will do more to create equal opportunities in a digital world than solely expanding or subsidising access to high-tech devices and services.

SAMANTHA DONOVAN: Trevor Cobbold is the national convenor of Save our Schools, which promotes equity in Australian education.

TREVOR COBBOLD: The report seems to...