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QUESTION;

Why is it good to be a computer literate?

1 .For student

2. For employers

1. For student

Computer literacy enables students to make use of the online learning platforms that are available on the internet.
There are a number of learning platforms for students and also they can connect with experts on the internet to
lean more about their learning

2. For employers

Computer literacy is considered a very important skill to possess. Employers want their workers to have basic
computer skills because their company becomes ever more dependent on computers. Many employers try to use
computers to help run their company faster and cheaper

Importance of computer literate for student

In terms of jobs opportunities;

Employers are likely to favour people that are computer literate over those with no computer skills.

For many people, it is easier to find an office job that involves the use of a computer if they are already computer
literate.

In terms of productivity in the work place

Computers literacy helps increase productivity in the work place.

People who are computer literate can help to increase workers value to open opportunities of promotion
for them. Computer literacy has many importances like;

 Many jobs require the use of computers in some form. For example, office work is mostly based around a
computer.

 Having basic computer literacy skills can help children move onto more advanced skills such as
programming.
 Communication today is mostly digital. Children need to understand how to communicate with others
safely, appropriately, and effectively through various communication tools.
 With computer literacy developed through key stage 1 and 2, children will be able to move onto more
advanced and technical computer skills in the future.