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Importance of Computer Literacy Computer Literacy is the knowledge and

understandingcomputer concepts, limitations and ability to usecomputers and technology
efficiently. Computer Literacycan also refer to the comfort level someone has with usingcomputer
programs and other applications that areassociated with computers.Prepared By: Joanne Marie A.
Urbano Presented to: Mr. Rodolfo Raborar

2. Computer is a electronic device capable of interpreting and executing programmed

commands for input, output, computation and logic operations.Advantages of
Computer1.Speed2.Repettiveness3.Accuracy4.Stores and Retrieve Information5.Logic
Operations6.Self-OperatingWhat is Computer?

3. Stores and Retrieve information- A computer is like a human brain because it can store
data, acts instructions and retrieve information. Accuracy- A computer is accompanied by light
accuracy result Repetitiveness- A computer can easily perform same operations millions of
times in exactly the same way method. Speed- A computer can process data faster than other
machine. Designed to perform similar task.

4. Self- Operating- Once data and Instructions are into the computer memory, the
computer is capable of executing the instructions without human intervention. Logic OperationsA computer can perform operations based on alternative courses of Action.

5. 3. It cannot interpret objectELEMENTS OF COMPUTING PROCESS1. Hardware2.

Software3. Data4. People5. Procedures6. Connectivity 2.Prone to machine Defection 1. It
cannot correct wrong instructionsDisadvantages of Computer

6. Connectivity-An electronic connections and communication between computer

system. Procedures-The steps to be followed to accomplish a specific tasks. People- provide
the inputs and the use. The computer output also called users/end- users. Data- are inputs for
processing, Example are name, address, and Tel.No. Software- a set of instructions called
programs, Example are Ms Word and Ms Excel. Hardware- This are the physical devices that
comprised a computer system. Example are monitor, keyboard and printer.

7. As personal computers become common place and they become more powerful , the
concept of computer literacy is moving beyond basic functionality to more powerful applications
under the heading of literacy. Computers are just as common as pen and paper for writing,
especially among youth. For many applications - especially communicating- computers are
preferred over pen, paper, and typewriters because of their ability to duplicate and retain
information and ease of editing.Computer Uses

8. Of course, arguments about computers being common - place in the first world has
equal access to the latest forms of technology. however, there is a pronounced digital divide that
separates both physical access to technology and the ability to use that technology effectively.
Where computers are widespread, they are also a part of education. Computers are used in
schools for many applications such as writing papers or searching the Internet information.

Computer skills are also a subject being specifically taught in many schools, especially from
adolescence onward - when the ability to make abstractions forms.

9. Us Communication Entertainment Process/Device Control Artificial Intelligence

Computer-Aided Design Education and References Science Research and Engineering
Personal Computing Information System/Data Processinges of Computer

10. Importance of Computer LiteracyThe precise definition of "computer literacy" can very
from group to group. Generally, literate (in the realm of books) connotes one who can read any
arbitrary book in their native language [s], looking up new words as they are exposed to them.
Likewise, an experienced computer professional may consider the ability to self - tech (i.e. to learn
arbitrary new programs or tasks as they are encountered) to be central to computer literacy. In
common discourse, however," computer literacy" often connotes little more than the ability to use
several very specific applications (usually Microsoft word, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and
Microsoft Outlook) for certain very

11. The pervasiveness of computers continues to grow at an outstanding rate. Computers

always change; they become smaller, faster and more powerful. These changes have motivated
the modern society to become comfortable with basic computer - related skills.well - defined
simple tasks, largely by rote. (This is analogous to a child claiming that they "can read" they have
rote - memorized several small childrens books. Real problems can arise when such a "Computer
Literate" person encounters a new program for the first time, and large degrees of "hand holding "
will likely be required.) Being "literate" and "functional" are generally taken to mean the same
thing.

12. The level of computer literacy one must achieve to gain an advantage over others
depends both on the society one is in and ones place in the social hierarchy. Prior to the
development of the first computers in the b1950s, the word computer referred to a person who
could count, calculate, compute. The fear of some educators today is that computer training in
schools will serve only to train data-entry clerks of the next generation, low level workers of the so
called knowledge industries. On the other hand, some hope that enhanced computer literacy
will

13. Different countries have different needs for computer literate people due to their
society standards and level of technology . The worlds digital divide is now an uneven one with
knowledge nodes such as India disrupting old North/South dichotomies of knowledge and
power. enable a new generation of cultural producers to make meanings and circulate those in
the public sphere. The wildfire of cultural production associated with sites such as Youtube seems
to support this notion.

14. Computer Literacy is considered to be a very important skill to possess while in the
first world. Employers want their workers to have basic computer skills because their company
becomes ever more dependent on computers. Many companies try to use computers to help run
their company faster and cheaper.

15. Be an intelligent consumer of computer related products and services. Be an

intelligent consumer of computer and other computer equipments collectively called hardware.
Understand the impact of Computers on society , now and in the future The user feel
comfortable using and operating a computer Having some skill in a computer so that you can
use it to meet your information needs and improve your productivity.Computer Competency

16. Super Computer Mainframe Midsize mainframe Workstation Personal

Computer/MicrocomputerCategories of Computer

17. Supercomputer Mainframe- a high level computer designed for the most intensive
computational tasks. Midsize mainframe- a midlevel computer built to perform complex
computation while dealing efficiently with a high level input/output from users via terminal.
Workstation- a high performance single-user computer with sophisticated input/output devices that
can be easily networked with other workstation computer. Personal Computer- A small computer
designed for use by an individual.- A large extremely fast and expensive computer used for
complex or sophisticated calculation.