There is a difference between computer literacy and digital literacy as noted by IEEE
Computer literacy is essentially completing simple tasks with a computer or a piece of technology
Turning on or off the machine
Resolving easy problems that may arise with the technology
Turning on or off a car with an ignition button
Downloading and uploading files
Starting and stopping computer programs
Utilizing the computer mouse
People with an increased computer literacy can complete the following tasks:
Render novice code for an application
Invent artificial intelligence programs
Install proper and updated cybersecurity instances
Put a new motherboard in a computer
There are obstacles that can be present that hinder people’s progress in computer literacy, and IEEE states that these hinderances are institutional, dispositional, and situational
One may not possess the financial means to access a computer or get an education on computers and technologies
One may not be able to attend computer or technology education due to too much enrollment in the classes or terrible advertising that makes one not want to take the course
Required technologies for the classes may also be unable to be obtained due to lack of finances
One may not have enough self-esteem or drive to get a computer or technology education
Digital literacy is understanding an immense amount of extensive and eclectic facts about technology and computers that aids in the utilization of technology and computers
Utilize the world wide web to hunt for legitimate and rational facts quickly and easily
Spot phishing scams and viruses right away and not fall for tricks by scammers
Utilize the best the web has to offer for communication and social media in order to effectively reach multiple people throughout the world
One must know the dissimilarities between digital literacy and computer literacy because jobs in today’s world are obtaining new employees that possess digital literacy skills more so than computer literacy skills
Jobs that give a better income also look for digital literacy skills instead of computer literacy skills
Going up the corporate ladder is easier with digital literacy skills than with computer literacy skills
Future economies, democracies, and societies will rely heavily on digital literacy skills rather than computer literacy skills, thus leading to a schism in the world’s digital life
IEEE provides readers with an idea of how to fix the rapidly approaching digital schism: https://futurenetworks.ieee.org/roadmap