Not so long ago literacy is just related to ones ability to read and write. With the modern age dawning literacy now takes another form.
Computer literacy is The level of expertise and familiarity someone has with computers. Computer literacy generally refers to the ability to use applications rather than to program. Individuals who are very computer literate are sometimes called power users.
Computer literacy is a good skill to develop in early childhood, since the world is fast evolving to accommodate the fast paced development of technology. It is best to start learning computer skills early in life as not to be behind the times. Basic computer skills such as how to interact with a basic desktop computer is a plus to learn in early stages of life. Since the brains of children have "plasticity", or ability to physically change and adapt they can easily absorb the different task there are in operating computers. These days being competent with computers is a must since we are always surrounded by technology. Computers nowadays are just as common as pen and paper which in turn people must adapt.
DepEd(Department of Education) is pushing through their ICT integration of education program in schools here in the Philippines.With such it helps broaden the approach on teaching and enhance the methodology of teaching youngsters nowadays. Computer literacy is fast becoming the key to success these days.
As times have change so has technology advance. We discard all our doubts and accept technology for it is not just a trend it is the future. We live in a technology driven world without the knowledge to harness it you may be as well deaf and blind.
