Tech-Savvy: Are you one of them?

 

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    I recognize the importance of being tech-savvy in academic and professional settings. However, I do not consider myself technologically competent because I lack skills in intensive photo or video editing, programming, and coding. I cannot do blind typing, so I get impressed whenever I see others so good at it. I do not see myself as tech-savvy since I only have basic computer skills.

    Having proficiency in using a word processor to create digital documents is crucial in academic and professional environments. I became familiar with MS Word due to the frequent need to submit printed copies of schoolwork. Additionally, I learned to use spreadsheet applications like MS Excel when tasked with creating financial statements for a business plan. Although I can create digital presentations, my expertise in using transitions is limited.

    Research is primarily done online, making it essential to know how to use a search engine and select the right keywords to access relevant and accurate information quickly. The option to create and distribute survey questionnaires online is now available through Google Forms.

     The shift to a digital environment during the pandemic led to online communication through emails, digital documents, and online meetings. I realized that adapting to this change was crucial to keep up and stay current. So, I remained flexible. Some people saw the opportunity to earn extra income in the virtual environment through content creation and freelancing.

    My interests are not completely inclined toward digital technologies. I acknowledge and appreciate its potential to enhance our way of life. However, I chose not to deeply engage in the virtual world because of its potentially alarming threats to cyber security and mental health.  Nevertheless, the benefits and drawbacks of technologies depend on how we use them. They only become a source of negativity because of hateful people. While I may lack the necessary skills and experience in this virtual setting, I am willing to learn, advance my knowledge, and keep up with technological development, which is essential because we are now in the digital era.


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