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Ole MOC Trustworthy Profesional Inovatve 2229 | Oita@uUTHM Learning outcomes + At the end of this class, you should know about: * Computer fluency * Computers and careers * Computer functions * Data vs. information Computer hardware and software Societal challenges and computers Future technologies Qieza ~MO@C Tasty Potent BE 92901 OrmanWhat is Computer Fluent? * To be computer fluent you must: - Understand a computer's capabilities and limitations - Know how to use a computer otal Yechnoprenewr Ive slenal - Innovative BES 0000| Oma Qe etal en Trustworthy : Professional Innova 29 | Qtr9) otal echopear Ura) Make good purchase decisions Maintain your computer Keep abreast of changes in technology Understand the real risks Use the Internet wisely Avoid online annoyances Avoid hackers and viruses * Protect your privacy sMoec ‘Trustworthy Professional Innovative ES 2299 | Osrtiw. @uUTHM How can becoming computer fluent help you in a career? * As computers become more a part of our daily lives, it is difficult to imagine any career that does not use computers in some fashion. * Understanding how to use computers effectively will help you be a more productive and valuable employee, no matter which profession you choose cot epee rity - Profesional atioa Unversity 2090 - aComputer fluent helps in shaping future technologies © The world is changing every day, and many changes are a result of new computer technologies. © Understanding how today’s computer's function should help you utilize technology ettectively now. ® And by understanding computers and how they work today, you can contribute to the technologies of tomorrow. eee ru ional Imovative eee Trustworthy: Professional Innova 9@uTHM Challenges in a digital society * Being computer fluent enables you to form educated opinions on these issues and to take stands based on accurate information rather than media hype and misinformation. 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