The spectrum of digital literacy

One of the most prominent changes COVID-19 has brought to our world is the increase in technology in our day-to-day life. Now, jobs are available for people to work at home, always. While this will allows for more remote working and work-ations, this also increases the competition for jobs as people working overseas can also apply for jobs here. While digital security also poses a problem to a safe digital world, I feel that one problem that needs to be addressed is digital literacy. Many of the elderly are unable to use online platforms and may stumble, or, they may click links they are not supposed to, exposing them to scammers and hackers. Another problem that many parents face is that their children spend too much time on their devices and are unable to focus on their studies. Both these problems can be solved with one solution—the younger generation can help to educate the elderly, allowing the younger generation to spend time away from their screens while teaching the elderly to be digitally literate. Together, we can create a safe digital world.

Together, we can create a safe digital world.