Technological Literacy: Skill of the Future
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Job’s Report has identified 10 important skills that will be needed to succeed in your career by the year 2030. This month, take time to level up your tech skills.
In the modern world, almost every job requires some level of technological literacy. Whether it’s using a basic software like Microsoft Office or more complex programming skills, being technologically literate can open up a wide range of opportunities for personal growth. Technological literacy equips people with the tools to find and assess information and to understand and solve problems more effectively.
To help you get started, consider these questions to assess your familiarity with technology:
- How confident am I in my ability to learn new technologies?
- Can I effectively communicate using digital platforms?
- Do I understand the basics of online safety and privacy?
- How well can I evaluate the credibility of online information?
- How have my technological skills improved over the past year?
Evaluate your current proficiency using one of our Skill Benchmark assessments, or dive into learning with the featured resources we’ve handpicked for you:
Content Credit: Carey Musburger, Learning and Organizational Development Assistant