@Lilnim
You should already have learned the basics in high school.
Being able to use a computer is a basic skill, like reading, that everyone should have before university.
LearningLeader1 said:
Being able to use a computer is a basic skill, like reading, that everyone should have before university.
It’s surprising how many students arrive at college lacking basic computer skills.
LearningLeader1 said:
Being able to use a computer is a basic skill, like reading, that everyone should have before university.
The assumption that everyone knows how to use a computer is a big leap.
Jason said:
@Lilnim
The expectation is based on nearly two decades of using digital devices, not clairvoyance.
It’s more about adapting previous experience with technology to new forms.
Sophia said:
@Lilnim
What specific computer skill were you expected to know that you didn’t?
For instance, I have trouble syncing Excel files to canvas assignments.
Sophia said:
@Lilnim
What specific computer skill were you expected to know that you didn’t?
For instance, I have trouble syncing Excel files to canvas assignments.
That sounds frustrating. Have you sought help from tech support on campus?
LearningLeader1 said:
@Lilnim
It’s important to develop self-study skills before entering university.
Learning to use complex devices like computers can be very frustrating when you’re doing it alone.
It’s akin to trade schools not teaching which end of a hammer to hold—it’s expected knowledge.
CurriculumDesigner3 said:
It’s akin to trade schools not teaching which end of a hammer to hold—it’s expected knowledge.
But unlike a hammer, computers are significantly more complex.
It’s surprising that someone would reach college age without basic computer skills, given how essential they have been for the last 40 years.
MAC said:
It’s surprising that someone would reach college age without basic computer skills, given how essential they have been for the last 40 years.
There are many free resources, like YouTube, where you can learn to use essential programs like Excel.
@josephcreamer
If I managed to learn how to use Linux from YouTube, you can definitely learn how to use Excel.
MAC said:
It’s surprising that someone would reach college age without basic computer skills, given how essential they have been for the last 40 years.
Many people, including educators, are challenging the notion of ‘digital natives.’ It’s not as simple as it seems.
@Lilnim
The ease of modern technology might lead to a superficial understanding of how devices work, rather than a deep knowledge.