22/07/2025
Why Digital Skills Are the New Literacy
In the past, being “literate” meant knowing how to read and write. ✍️
Today, it also means knowing how to use digital tools. 🖥️📲
🔍 What is Digital Literacy?
It’s the ability to:
✅ Use smartphones, computers, and tablets
✅ Search for information online
✅ Use email, apps, and websites
✅ Create digital content (like graphics, documents, videos)
✅ Stay safe and smart online
💡 Why It Matters:
🟢 Jobs – Most employers now ask for basic computer or internet skills.
🟢 Education – Learning now includes online classes and digital exams.
🟢 Daily Life – From paying bills to applying for a passport, so many services are now online.
🟢 Business – Marketing, communication, and customer service have gone digital.
📢 If you can’t use technology, you’re likely to be left behind — no matter how well you can read or write.
👥 Let’s talk:
Do you think schools should teach digital skills like reading and math?
Comment YES or NO below!
