Introduction to Computer Concepts/Apps
Unit 1 – Why Computers Matter to You: Becoming Computer Literate
Mindy Holder, Instructor
Why Should You Become Computer Literate?
Give me some examples that support this statement -
Computers are nearly everywhere in our society. We interact with them sometimes without even knowing it.
There are basically 3 main benefits you gain from being computer fluent.
- Being a more knowledgeable computer user and consumer
- Better prepared for your career
- Help you to better accept future technologies
#1 Becoming a Knowledgeable Computer User and Consumer:
- Avoiding hackers and viruses
- Protecting your privacy
- Using the Internet wisely
- Making good purchasing decision
- Knowing how to integrate the latest technology with your equipment
#2 Being Prepared for Your Career:
- Get into a group of 2-3. Write down each of your chosen career areas. List ways that computers are used in these career areas. Be prepared to discuss.
#3 Understanding the Challenges Facing a Digital Society:
What are some new technologies that were introduced into our society in the last 5 years that were not well received?
Discuss these questions:
- Should companies be allowed to collect personal data from visitors to their Web sites without their permission?
- What are the risks involved in humans attempting to create computers that can learn and become more human?
- Many employees don’t know that employers have the right to monitor email and network traffic on the systems they use at work.
- Surveillance devices in the workplace.
- Surveillance cameras/devices in public places.
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