A computer is more than just an electronic device.
The majority of people depend on computers for
their daytoday work. It is not just people who do
administrative work that need computers, but
also researchers, professors or artists. All of them
need computers to save and generate information.
The more we know about how to take care of
our computer, the better it will work. Moreover,
computers are used as a means for connecting with
other people through the Internet. We can have
long distance relationships and receive news from
our loved ones who are far away.
However, it is also important to remember that
using a computer that is connected to the Internet
is also a responsibility and it must be protected. It
is a good idea to be cautious with the emails you
receive or the websites you go to, as this will help
prevent problems. Additionally, it is also a good
idea to use ICT tools to protect your system from
viruses and malware.
FOCUS on English
The computer is an essential tool
nowadays, but less than 30 years ago
the idea that everyone would have their
own (or even more than one!) personal
computer seemed like science fiction. You
have probably heard the theory of the
education consultant Marc Prensky who, in
2001, established the difference between
digital natives and digital immigrants.
Find out more about this and, with a
partner, write a definition of digital native.
Do you consider yourself a digital native or
a digital immigrant?
