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Computer Literacy

This LibGuide discusses computer literacy and how one should improve one's level

Indeed.com

  • According to Indeed.com, it is proficient to possess essential knowledge of a computer

    • One should already know the simple ins-and-outs of hardware and software 

  • Indeed.com dictates that computer literacy is known as the extent of information one possesses of knowledge about technology and computers and how to utilize technology and computers properly 

    • One’s skills can range from novice computer thoughts to a somewhat advanced proficiency level, and these levels can change with the constant advancement of technology 

  • Computer literacy is a major and ideal possession in today’s world due to the abundance of computers and technology 

    • Will aid in meeting the needs of many jobs 

    • Will allow for one to be fruitful, high-yielding, and methodical in jobs and society 

    • Will allow for one to better talk to other people that are in other places around the world 

      • If one cannot utilize technology, one may not have a communication job for much longer 

  • Computer literacy instances as stated by Indeed.com 

    • Using a keyboard to make notes or papers 

    • Turning the computer on and off 

    • Using a keyboard for computer shortcuts (CNTRL+C for copy and CNTRL+V for paste) 

    • Hooking up the computer to and unhooking the computer from the internet 

    • Using social media for one’s job to promote an item or one’s job’s ideas as well as communicating to other companies and people around the world 

    • Utilizing programs from Microsoft or Google for essay writing, presentations, or sorting data 

    • Utilizing programs such as Slack, Outlook, or Gmail for virtual discussions 

    • Utilizing programs to help with payroll or HR topics 

    • Solving problems that are too tiny for the company’s IT department 

  • Indeed.com’s suggestions to help better one’s computer literacy 

    • Look up how to better one’s computer literacy using a search engine such as Google 

    • Hone in on the knowledge of computers that is present in one’s mind and continuously use the knowledge until it is second nature 

    • Take technology and computer classes 

Indeed.com Source

  • https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-computer-literate