I do believe that digital literacy is extremely important for the future and introducing this at a young age will make it much easier for children to be prepared for the future.
I think it should be because, despite the digital world surrounding us constantly, relatively few people seem to know how the technology operates. Know your enemy.
Essentially every job in our current era requires some sort of technology use, not to mention the countless uses in one’s personal life. Understanding how to operate different devices and programs has …Read MoreEssentially every job in our current era requires some sort of technology use, not to mention the countless uses in one’s personal life. Understanding how to operate different devices and programs has become essential in basic life, considering this, it should be a requirement in schools that everyone be at least somewhat competent in its use.Read Less
Digital literacy plays just as important a role in society as normal literacy does these days. Schools have one main purpose: prepare students for the world. This seems to be a key part of that.
Media literacy is incredibly important to teach in schools, especially as kids grow up with more access to electronics and the internet. They must be taught the skills necessary to digest what they see.
Digital literacy is an extremely valuable skill that is becoming more of a necessity given how prevalent required technology usage has become. Learning media literacy in school is a good way to …Read MoreDigital literacy is an extremely valuable skill that is becoming more of a necessity given how prevalent required technology usage has become. Learning media literacy in school is a good way to prepare kids, especially as social media becomes more and more popular with youths despite the dangers it presents. Being digitally literate and media literate in general is really important for safe technology usage and should be made compulsory in schools.Read Less
Totally agree considering that most people communicate through technology and the fact that most people get relevant information and news through the internet and social media platforms. As you said …Read MoreTotally agree considering that most people communicate through technology and the fact that most people get relevant information and news through the internet and social media platforms. As you said teaching media literacy at schools is a good way to prepare children and help them navigate the torrent of information they get daily. Although digital literacy is taught at schools some way or another (it is almost unavoidable) I think there needs to be a more established approach to how to teach it.Read Less
Definitely as it is important for the next generation to be able to navigate the world of technology and have digital literacy as it will develop important skills for the workforce and person lives …Read MoreDefinitely as it is important for the next generation to be able to navigate the world of technology and have digital literacy as it will develop important skills for the workforce and person lives and can help use the media for positive development.Read Less
I do believe that digital literacy is extremely important for the future and introducing this at a young age will make it much easier for children to be prepared for the future.
I think it should be because, despite the digital world surrounding us constantly, relatively few people seem to know how the technology operates. Know your enemy.
Essentially every job in our current era requires some sort of technology use, not to mention the countless uses in one’s personal life. Understanding how to operate different devices and programs has …Read MoreEssentially every job in our current era requires some sort of technology use, not to mention the countless uses in one’s personal life. Understanding how to operate different devices and programs has become essential in basic life, considering this, it should be a requirement in schools that everyone be at least somewhat competent in its use. Read Less
I agree, as digital literacy is a crucial aspect of navigating the internet–a rapidly developing resource.
Digital literacy plays just as important a role in society as normal literacy does these days. Schools have one main purpose: prepare students for the world. This seems to be a key part of that.
Yes, definitely. As the internet continue to be more and more important part of our lives, it makes sense to teach kids how to engage with it safely.
Yes. It’s not a bad idea to teach this. There are some pros, but essentially no cons.
Media literacy is incredibly important to teach in schools, especially as kids grow up with more access to electronics and the internet. They must be taught the skills necessary to digest what they see.
Digital literacy is an extremely valuable skill that is becoming more of a necessity given how prevalent required technology usage has become. Learning media literacy in school is a good way to …Read MoreDigital literacy is an extremely valuable skill that is becoming more of a necessity given how prevalent required technology usage has become. Learning media literacy in school is a good way to prepare kids, especially as social media becomes more and more popular with youths despite the dangers it presents. Being digitally literate and media literate in general is really important for safe technology usage and should be made compulsory in schools. Read Less
Totally agree considering that most people communicate through technology and the fact that most people get relevant information and news through the internet and social media platforms.
As you said …Read MoreTotally agree considering that most people communicate through technology and the fact that most people get relevant information and news through the internet and social media platforms.
As you said teaching media literacy at schools is a good way to prepare children and help them navigate the torrent of information they get daily.
Although digital literacy is taught at schools some way or another (it is almost unavoidable) I think there needs to be a more established approach to how to teach it. Read Less
Definitely as it is important for the next generation to be able to navigate the world of technology and have digital literacy as it will develop important skills for the workforce and person lives …Read MoreDefinitely as it is important for the next generation to be able to navigate the world of technology and have digital literacy as it will develop important skills for the workforce and person lives and can help use the media for positive development. Read Less