Computer Literacy

Computer Literacy


     For over fifty years, beginning with the famous ENIAC, a revolution has

been taking place in the United States and the world.  The personal computer has

changed the way many people think and live.  With its amazing versatility, it

has found its way into every area of life, and knowing how to operate it is a

requirement for today's world.  Those who have not taken the time to learn about

computers often do not even know what to do once one has been turned on, and

this problem should be corrected.  That is why all high schools must make a

computer literacy course a requirement for graduation.

     Although a computer course would take away two or three periods of a

high school student's weekly schedule, it will be well worth it in the real

world.  With so many careers today involving a knowledge of a computer's basic

functions, computer literacy plays a big part in job security.  If a potential

employee comes along demonstrating outstanding computer skills, he or she may

take a job that formerly belonged to another employee if that employee doesn't

even know how to check his e-mail.  A good computer class would teach the basics

of computers: typing a document in a word processor, running a specified program,

and using a modem to check e-mail and access the Internet.

     Personal computers now have a tremendous entertainment value due to

their versatility.  Not only can a computer do all the things that are unique to

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