Being able to use to computer is going to be huge if the predicted advances in technology come true. The thought that a computer, for only 1000$, is capable of computing more then the entire human race is insane. If you aren't digitally literate, you will be missing out on a lot.
In my education, I have learned that your level of digital literacy is the variable that decides whether or not you fail or pass your classes. It's nothing impossible, but it takes so practice to get the hang of it. Learning like this has not only put me forward in my quest to graduate high school. It has also given me a level of digital literacy that not every high school student has. Because of this, I am able to for out more information, in less time.
If I took all of my experience from this class and thought "How am I going to contribute to society in the future?" I'm sure I could help out many people by writing tutorials, teaching them how to use computers efficiently and effectively. While it may not be very easy to observe, there are many people using computers today that are scared and confused by some of the things us students do on the daily.
In order to be successful in our future of unthinkable computing ability, there are 3 main skills you need to have as a base that will allow you to learn all of the other stuff: Be able to use a computer, be able to communicate with the English language fluently, and know how to use the Internet efficiently to obtain data.
Digital Literacy is something I have personally mastered. Spending all this time on the computer for my school courses was definitely a good choice. While doing my education, I was able to get a better grasp on some of the technological things I didn't know much about. One really big difference everyone can notice is how fast they type. The more time you spend doing it, the faster and better you get. This is essential in obtaining your digital literacy.
In college, I am 100% sure there will be more essays to write. On top of that, there will be many presentations I'll have to make. Reading and writing will improve my speech skills and allow me to have an overall easier time doing these things. As an employer, I can imagine reading, writing, and communication skills would be even more important. If you are able to communicate in an in-depth way, what you want your workers to, and not to be doing, you'll be able to give yourself the most effective workforce possible.
Technology is something that is moving forward much faster then everything else. You are either going to move with it, or be left behind. You will be lost in your own little world of post mail and newspapers. I believe that being able to use the computer, both comfortably and efficiently, should be made into a world wide standard.
Good job. I agree that you will have an edge over other college students because of your training here. I think your writing as always has come a long way. Your voice is stronger than when we started. Keep your blog going outside of this class. Start a sports blog or current events blog... it will help maintain your writing skills and a mean teacher might make you turn stuff from it in to get a TA grade :.)
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