Generation, Why: Tech Expert or Tech Dependent?

Rose Evet Elis M. Densing

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.

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!
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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/

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