Technology has grown rapidly and is influencing nearly everything around us. Even at a young age child have access to ICT tools like mobile devices and computers, thus follows the access to the internet. Some adults believe that the younger generation are knowledgeable of using ICT tools, but even if this generation is called the digital natives that doesn’t mean that they know everything about these technologies. This generation is equipped with such amazing tools that can change the future but they first need to learn how to use it properly. This generation may seem comfortable around using the tools even if its their first time using it, but that also doesn’t mean that we can let them be, and no longer guide them on how they should use it or how it works. The lack of digital intelligence can cause a lot of harm to an individual, they are left expose to the threats brought by the internet specially if they use these technologies carelessly and oblivious of the dangers. This is why Digital Intelligence is essential, having such intelligence decreases the risk of possible threats to occur while being on the internet or using ICT tools. If every person is well educated about Digital usage, then they can stay protected and avoid being put to risk.
The use of ICT may seem easy but is difficult to stay secured and protected. The use of internet itself can lead to many dangers like getting your private information leaked, or a virus entering your system, or maybe can lead you to scams. It is important that even at a young age they are taught of theses risk and how they could prevent it, avoid it, or what they should do when it happens. Digital Intelligence has become essential and more important that ever before. Everything can really be done with the use of ICT tools and being able to utilize it to its fullest potential and knowing every feature of it can be very beneficial to its user. Knowledge is definitely power, and power can lead to greater heights.
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