Is it a necessity to be a tech-savvy?

In various points, it is indeed a must have skill

especially in this modern society where everything revolves around technology.
Enrico Turing, author of “Learn to Use That Laptop: The Case for Mandatory
Computers” states that, many young people aren't actually very good with
technology—and they don't even know it. This ignorance is the problem that
many of us do not see as something alarming. Something that must be resolve
immediately, hence, I see as a major flaw.
When we talk about technology, people often associate it with us youngsters.
Saying that we are born to it and that we are naturally immersed to knowing how
it works. But how sure are you? Or maybe what you are really pertaining is that
majority of young people only know how to post on their Facebook timeline or
download the latest social media platform in order to keep up with the “trend”?
But reality check, yes, we know about technology but only “some”. Because the
truth is we are not really experts. Just because we use technology a lot, it doesn’t
mean we know how it works. Technology is advancing at such a rapid rate that it
almost seems impossible to keep up, furthermore, according to experts, we are
already behind the curve.
Moreover, a report commissioned by non-profit organization Change the
Equation, which focuses on STEM literacy, shows that a huge 58% of millennials
have failed to master tech skills that directly help to increase workplace
productivity, despite the large amount of hours spent using digital platforms.

As a report mentioned, “Students reported that note-taking was the most

prevalent and important laptop activity they participated in during class. Almost
two-thirds of the students agreed that this activity consumed 50 to 100% of their
time. A majority of students (57%) also noted that academic-based laptop
activities were conducted over 50% of the time during a standard class.
Furthermore, over 70% of the students agreed that laptops were important with
respect to their overall academic success” (Robin H.).

Digital technologies have opened up countless doors for new learning

opportunities and paved paths towards a more connected society where learning
and collaboration are significant. They have also played a significant role in
preparing students for the real workplace that continue to revolutionize based
on the ongoing technological innovations (García-Valcárcel, Basilotta, & Lopez,
2014).
While some may disagree and argue with this and say that knowing the basics
they managed to pass school works, assignments and performance tasks with just
the “type and print skill”. However, let’s be honest. Was it easier? Was it more
convenient? Were you satisfied with your outputs? Sure, students know how to
do very basic things, but Word is a powerful package, and most students don't
have a clue about a lot of features that can make their lives much easier. (Learn to
Use That Laptop: The Case for Mandatory Computers).

For instance, you are already in college and your professor tasked you to do a
report on Climate change using PowerPoint Presentation; given that you do not
know how to use this app. Worst you have the least idea on what PowerPoint is
and the worst and worst of all you do not know how to use a laptop or a
computer. Will the government steal the right of the young people to learn this
expertise and do not let this happen anymore wherein students need to pay for
someone with knowledge to make his/her school task? When in fact they can do
it themselves but they just lack the skill.

Take that situation above then ask yourself again and again. Is it necessary to be a
tech-savvy? As a student, is knowing the basics enough? Will it be able to serve as
a backbone for you to develop your competence or is being skilled better than
just knowing?

Therefore, as a member of the organization of youngsters. As early as now, take

advantage that we are the millennials and we have the very opportunity to be
able to learn this God sent computers and laptops; prove to everyone that we are
not just tech dependent. Take the lead and say. I am tech-savvy!

Reference links:
https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Argumentative-Essay-for-Using-Laptops-
FK53F43VC

https://capsulenz.com/thrive/millennials-arent-as-tech-savvy-as-people-think-
why-were-being-left-behind-in-the-job-market-and-what-we-can-actually-do-
about-it/
Ngotngamwong, Rachaniphorn. (2016). Tech Savvy High School Students and
Their Textbook Preferences. World Journal of Social Science Research. 3. 536.
10.22158/wjssr.v3n4p536.