1. Importance of Computer Literacy Computer Literacy is the knowledge and understandingcomputer concepts, limitations and ability to usecomputers and technology efficiently. Computer Literacycan also refer to the comfort level someone has with usingcomputer programs and other applications that areassociated with computers.Prepared By: Joanne Marie A. Urbano Presented to: Mr. Rodolfo Raborar

2. Computer is a electronic device capable of interpreting and executing programmed commands for input, output, computation and logic operations.Advantages of Computer1.Speed2.Repettiveness3.Accuracy4.Stores and Retrieve Information5.Logic Operations6.Self-OperatingWhat is Computer?

3. Stores and Retrieve information- A computer is like a human brain because it can store data, acts instructions and retrieve information. Accuracy- A computer is accompanied by light accuracy result Repetitiveness- A computer can easily perform same operations millions of times in exactly the same way method. Speed- A computer can process data faster than other machine. Designed to perform similar task.

4. Self- Operating- Once data and Instructions are into the computer memory, the computer is capable of executing the instructions without human intervention. Logic Operations- A computer can perform operations based on alternative courses of Action.

5. 3. It cannot interpret objectELEMENTS OF COMPUTING PROCESS1. Hardware2. Software3. Data4. People5. Procedures6. Connectivity 2.Prone to machine Defection 1. It cannot correct wrong instructionsDisadvantages of Computer

6. Connectivity-An electronic connections and communication between computer system. Procedures-The steps to be followed to accomplish a specific tasks. People- provide the inputs and the use. The computer output also called users/end- users. Data- are inputs for processing, Example are name, address, and Tel.No. Software- a set of instructions called programs, Example are Ms Word and Ms Excel. Hardware- This are the physical devices that comprised a computer system. Example are monitor, keyboard and printer.

7. As personal computers become common place and they become more powerful , the concept of computer literacy is moving beyond basic functionality to more powerful applications under the heading of literacy. Computers are just as common as pen and paper for writing, especially among youth. For many applications - especially communicating- computers are preferred over pen, paper, and typewriters because of their ability to duplicate and retain information and ease of editing.Computer Uses

8. Of course, arguments about computers being common - place in the first world has equal access to the latest forms of technology. however, there is a pronounced digital divide that separates both physical access to technology and the ability to use that technology effectively. Where computers are widespread, they are also a part of education. Computers are used in schools for many applications such as writing papers or searching the Internet information. Computer skills are also a subject being specifically taught in many schools, especially from adolescence onward - when the ability to make abstractions forms.

9.Us Communication Entertainment Process/Device Control Artificial Intelligence Computer-Aided Design Education and References Science Research and Engineering Personal Computing Information System/Data Processinges of Computer

10.Importance of Computer LiteracyThe precise definition of "computer literacy" can very from group to group. Generally, literate (in the realm of books) connotes one who can read any arbitrary book in their native language [s], looking up new words as they are exposed to them. Likewise, an experienced computer professional may consider the ability to self - tech (i.e. to learn arbitrary new programs or tasks as they are encountered) to be central to computer literacy. In common discourse, however," computer literacy" often connotes little more than the ability to use several very specific applications (usually Microsoft word, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Outlook) for certain very

11. The pervasiveness of computers continues to grow at an outstanding rate. Computers always change; they become smaller, faster and more powerful. These changes have motivated the modern society to become comfortable with basic computer - related skills.well - defined simple tasks, largely by rote. (This is analogous to a child claiming that they "can read" they have rote - memorized several small childrens books. Real problems can arise when such a "Computer Literate" person encounters a new program for the first time, and large degrees of "hand holding " will likely be required.) Being "literate" and "functional" are generally taken to mean the same thing.

12. The level of computer literacy one must achieve to gain an advantage over others depends both on the society one is in and ones place in the social hierarchy. Prior to the development of the first computers in the b1950s, the word computer referred to a person who could count, calculate, compute. The fear of some educators today is that computer training in schools will serve only to train data-entry clerks of the next generation, low level workers of the so called knowledge industries. On the other hand, some hope that enhanced computer literacy will

13. Different countries have different needs for computer literate people due to their society standards and level of technology . The worlds digital divide is now an uneven one with knowledge nodes such as India disrupting old North/South dichotomies of knowledge and power. enable a new generation of cultural producers to make meanings and circulate those in the public sphere. The wildfire of cultural production associated with sites such as Youtube seems to support this notion.

14. Computer Literacy is considered to be a very important skill to possess while in the first world. Employers want their workers to have basic computer skills because their company becomes ever more dependent on computers. Many companies try to use computers to help run their company faster and cheaper.

15. Be an intelligent consumer of computer related products and services. Be an intelligent consumer of computer and other computer equipments collectively called hardware. Understand the impact of Computers on society , now and in the future The user feel comfortable using and operating a computer Having some skill in a computer so that you can use it to meet your information needs and improve your productivity.Computer Competency

16. Super Computer Mainframe Midsize mainframe Workstation Personal Computer/MicrocomputerCategories of Computer

17. Supercomputer Mainframe- a high level computer designed for the most intensive computational tasks. Midsize mainframe- a midlevel computer built to perform complex computation while dealing efficiently with a high level input/output from users via terminal. Workstation- a high performance single-user computer with sophisticated input/output devices that can be easily networked with other workstation computer. Personal Computer- A small computer designed for use by an individual.- A large extremely fast and expensive computer used for complex or sophisticated calculation.