The digital age is bringing about revolutionary changes that have never been seen before. The technology presented and the capabilities with digital have exceeded expectations, and it has only just the start. The digital age is only in its infancy of what it can achieve.
The advances are surreal, and it is astounding to see how far humanity has come in computer technology. However, nothing is perfect. As with all changes brought about, complications are soon to follow. Though the lives of millions are made much easier by computer technology, there is a growing digital divide. As with all aspects of society, there will always be the "haves" and "have nots." There are those who lack the capabilities for digital access; whether it be for financial, geographical, or other reasons, there are those who cannot afford the benefits brought on by the digital age.
Efforts are being put into the place that are hoping to remedy that, or at least lessen the large group of people that are living without. One department who is putting in a huge effort to ease the gap is education. Schools all around the globe are now implementing digital literacy as a part of the curriculum. They are requiring classes with the goal to better prepare students for the ever growing digital world. The world is changing, and schools are taking it upon themselves to be the ones that prepare the children for the future.
They provide all the children with digital access. Since it is on the school to provide internet, this allows all the students, no matter their financial background, to be given equal opportunity. Part of the role education is playing is bridging the gap between the digital divide so that all children have equal chance for an education.
When I was in grade school, there were computer lab classes for children at an elementary level. In the 10 years since I have been in elementary school, the computer classes required have only increased and evolved to be more in depth and dynamic. Mark Scott, secretary of NSW Education department quoted saying,
But it is not just the education department that are taking action; independent companies are merging the boundaries of technology and the education of children. A company called Pillar Learning has developed an AI robot called CODI. CODI is an interactive robot that reads and talks to children. Its purpose is to provide a variety of educational functions. It presents lessons in a fun way that engages the child and encourages them to learn more. The creator wanted to use the immersive technology of AI to provide an outlet to advance the education of children. This is an effective method to get kids interest early on in literacy. The same way that schools are implementing computer classes at an elementary age, this early educational development is another efficient way to use digital literacy to bridge the gap in the education of future generations.
With the demand for upcoming generations to become more diversified in digital literacy, there are groups stepping up to enforce education in that area. Companies as well as government are providing aid to bridge the gap in the digital divide. There are always those who have less in society, but as the technology advances in the future, that reality can change also. Action is being taken to alleviate that burden on certain people and society. The result is the hope that everyone is given equal opportunity to succeed in the future.
The advances are surreal, and it is astounding to see how far humanity has come in computer technology. However, nothing is perfect. As with all changes brought about, complications are soon to follow. Though the lives of millions are made much easier by computer technology, there is a growing digital divide. As with all aspects of society, there will always be the "haves" and "have nots." There are those who lack the capabilities for digital access; whether it be for financial, geographical, or other reasons, there are those who cannot afford the benefits brought on by the digital age.
Efforts are being put into the place that are hoping to remedy that, or at least lessen the large group of people that are living without. One department who is putting in a huge effort to ease the gap is education. Schools all around the globe are now implementing digital literacy as a part of the curriculum. They are requiring classes with the goal to better prepare students for the ever growing digital world. The world is changing, and schools are taking it upon themselves to be the ones that prepare the children for the future.
They provide all the children with digital access. Since it is on the school to provide internet, this allows all the students, no matter their financial background, to be given equal opportunity. Part of the role education is playing is bridging the gap between the digital divide so that all children have equal chance for an education.
When I was in grade school, there were computer lab classes for children at an elementary level. In the 10 years since I have been in elementary school, the computer classes required have only increased and evolved to be more in depth and dynamic. Mark Scott, secretary of NSW Education department quoted saying,
“None of us has any idea of the world of the early 2030s, when those who start school this year will finish year 12... The uncertainty of the future workplace means the only guarantee is insistent change and the need to learn and relearn”
His views on the role education plays is that it is the job of the education department to evolve with the times, but in such a way that is wise and beneficial. In his expertise, he feels that it is critical for students to become diverse but he believes that education merging with digital literacy is very much in an experimental stage. "We must help them to be sceptical, to be critical, to be wise. It is more important than ever."
The approach now to digital media in schools is to view it as a process. To emerge children in technology but be flexible with the changes that are going to be brought on by this technology. To fully embrace it, one must fully understand it; with the technology still young, schools are still adapting their curriculum to meet the needs. One thing that has changed even since I have been in school is main focus on what is taught in regards to computers.
"For a long time, shorthand for how we prepared young people for the digital world was teaching them to code computers. Now we understand that the machines themselves will code. While some people will need to create and invent and code, everyone will need to engage with the technology."
No one can predict how the future will look with this upcoming technology. When digital literacy was first being introduced in schools, the focus was computer coding. Now with AI technology, it is no longer a vital skill as once believed. The education systems must be adaptable in order to keep up with the demand. Their focus now is teaching children the importance of navigating through the digital world.
"Now we must help young people understand how we can be shaped by the barrage of images, text, sounds, algorithms and new experiences... To help them find false news and to be alert to it. To seek out facts"
But it is not just the education department that are taking action; independent companies are merging the boundaries of technology and the education of children. A company called Pillar Learning has developed an AI robot called CODI. CODI is an interactive robot that reads and talks to children. Its purpose is to provide a variety of educational functions. It presents lessons in a fun way that engages the child and encourages them to learn more. The creator wanted to use the immersive technology of AI to provide an outlet to advance the education of children. This is an effective method to get kids interest early on in literacy. The same way that schools are implementing computer classes at an elementary age, this early educational development is another efficient way to use digital literacy to bridge the gap in the education of future generations. With the demand for upcoming generations to become more diversified in digital literacy, there are groups stepping up to enforce education in that area. Companies as well as government are providing aid to bridge the gap in the digital divide. There are always those who have less in society, but as the technology advances in the future, that reality can change also. Action is being taken to alleviate that burden on certain people and society. The result is the hope that everyone is given equal opportunity to succeed in the future.
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