The use of computers and related technology has become a prevalent aspect of our society. The ability to utilize the available digital tools is thus incredibly important. To use the technology at your disposal a certain level of digital literacy is crucial. A main focus of the digital world is to communicate information quickly. E-mails are sent and arrive at the destination within seconds. A question typed into a search engine is answered within seconds. Words are shortened to the point of exclusion of all that is unnecessary. To understand the fast paced shorthand of the digital world digital literacy is essential.
With the advancement of society, the use of technology will only increase. The nature of modern society necessitates digital literacy at all ages. Those who fail to learn the “language” of the digital world will be left behind. Many adults already find it difficult to send text messages or navigate through a web page. There are even classes offered in order to teach the use of technologies such as Twitter, Facebook, and even search engines like Google. The digital “language” is constantly changing as new technologies are developed; to maintain fluency adaptation is required.
Nice job Chris. I agree with your point that we must learn and adapt to the digital language in order to stay in the loop, but I think the way you are defining this "language" is too narrow and focused on shorthand writing such as the kind used with text messages. In my opinion, digital literacy is broader than the reading and writing definition of literacy that shorthand writing fits in with. I think, rather, that digital literacy means being familiar with the most common forms of technology such as window/mac, the internet, cell phones, etc., and also being able to adapt to whatever evolving forms of technology is required to succeed in today's society.
ReplyDeletehis blog definitely grabbed my attention. I liked the fact that you already showed what the problems were with the advanced society by saying technology will ONLY increase. Additionally, you mentioning what we need in today’s society in order to prevent the problems definitely showed you truly understand the use of computers and related technology have become a prevalent aspect of our society. Overall, this is well done.
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