On December 14, 2014, the Mina Community eCenter holds its 4th Essay Typing Contest as one of the activities of Mina’s Paskwa Halad sa Banwa celebration. eleven (11) contestants who are Grade VI-special Science pupils of Mina central School joined the contest.
The topic was about the Importance of Digital Literacy in a Marginalized Community. The winner is Kimverlie Sudario and she is entitled to a free use of computer services for 30 hours at the Mina Community eCenter.
Hereunder is the winning entry…
Importance of Digital Literacy in a Marginalized Community
Marginalized communities are communities in an undeserved areas, both urban and rural, that include the following target groups, among others: women, persons with Disabilities, unemployed, poor, youth, elderly, immigrants and micro-enterprises. Digital Literacy is using of digital devices such as cellphones, tablets and personal computer.
Digital Literacy is the knowledge, skills and behaviours used in a broad range of digital devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops and desktops PCs, all of which are seen as network rather than computing devices. Digital Literacy is distinct from computer literacy and digital skills. Computer literacy preceded digital literacy, and refers to knowledge and skills in using traditional computers (such as desktop PCs and laptops) with a focus on practical skills in using software application packages. Digital skills is a more contemporary term but is limited to practical abilities in using digital devices.
The importance of digital literacy in a marginalized community is to help the lower edge of society such as a group which is denied involvement in the mainstream of economic, political, cultural, and social activities. marginalized can affect a community at a macro-level, where its members may lack access to affordable formal education, equal employment or gender-related opportunities. In helping marginalized community, mutual trust and respect, real commitment to collaboration and flexibility are all essential elements to be responsibly equipped to work with them.
