Following last month’s brilliant article on Digital Literacy 101; What it is and the importance, this blog outlines 6 key benefits of digital literacy and why empowering yourself with digital skills in today’s digital world is so important for anyone chasing success in any industry.
Firstly, digital literacy is the ability to effectively use technology to access, manage, and evaluate information. This always requires the use of digital devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets which have become an integral part of our lives. Understanding the features and strengths of these devices to choose the ones that best meet your needs is one of the first steps in this journey. Beyond understanding digital devices, the pool of knowledge in technology is almost endless and a topic for another day on the Faibatek Blog. Let’s move straight to the benefits of being digitally literate nowadays;
1. Improves Employment & Income Prospects
The use of technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in all industries, and as a result, many jobs now require digital literacy skills. By having a good understanding of digital technology, you will be better equipped to perform your job more efficiently and effectively, which can lead to better job performance and ultimately, a more successful career. For instance, branding and selling skills like Writing & translation, Proofreading & Copy Editing, Graphic Designing, Dropshipping, etc. on platforms like Fiverr or Upwork offer great income opportunities only digital literates can truly exploit.
Our team at Faibatek features brilliant BLOG WRITERS, VISUAL ARTISTS, FINANCIAL EXPERTS, etc. all selling successfully on these platforms. Click here to visit some of their profiles; Mensah Faith (Health), Saitu Awa (Real Estate), Rodrigue Ndofor (Digital Content), etc.
2. Improves Financial Management & Opportunity
Digital technology has revolutionized the way we handle money, with online banking and mobile payments becoming the norm. Digital literacy skills help individuals to understand and use these tools effectively, allowing them to manage their finances more efficiently and securely. For example, BITCOIN is such a common term today, but very few people really know what it is and are benefitting from this knowledge financially. However, valuable information about BITCOIN and other cryptocurrencies can quite easily be accessed by digital literates.
3. Increased Access to Information and Resources
The internet has become the largest source of information in the world, and it has opened up new avenues for learning and research. Digital literacy skills enable individuals to access this vast wealth of information, allowing them to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in their field.
Actually, this access to information and resources can be very important in helping people identify scams and not get defrauded by criminals who illegally use technology and buzzwords such as CRYPTO currency to scam people of their hard-earned money. In simple terms, digital literacy will save you from the next viral scam following the footsteps of BITWORLD CENTER, SAIRUI MALL, CHYMALL, MONEYMAN AFRICA, etc.
Please, stay tuned to our Faibatek Business Review Vlog Series coming soon. We’ll analyze trending local and global business opportunities bi-weekly with invited guests giving our opinions on whether or not they are worth going for.
4. Increases Social Connections & Communication
With the advent of social media and other online platforms, it is now easier than ever to stay in touch with friends, family, and colleagues, regardless of geographical location. Digital literacy skills allow individuals to use these platforms effectively, enabling them to maintain meaningful relationships and engage in online communities. In addition to personal connections, the business potential of these social media tools is unbelievable.
5. Boosts Creativity & Innovation
With the ability to use digital tools, individuals create, edit, and share their work with large audiences in no time. This not only leads to increased exposure but also allows individuals to collaborate and share ideas with others, leading to new and innovative solutions. It wouldn’t be right to end this point without mentioning the amazing things the trend of Artificial Intelligence is doing for professionals in different fields these days. New AI tools such as CLICK HERE for 7 top examples are cutting work time by over 50% while improving their results by miles. Innovation is limitless with AI.
6. Improves Digital Security and Privacy
With the increasing amount of personal and sensitive information being stored online, it is important that individuals have the skills to protect themselves from potential cyber-attacks and protect their personal information. Digital literacy skills help individuals to identify and avoid potential threats, and to understand the importance of secure passwords and privacy settings.
Conclusion
It is quite clear that digital literacy is an essential skill for success nowadays. It can improve your job prospects, increase your access to information, improve your communication and collaboration, and increase your financial literacy. These are just a few of the amazing benefits of digital literacy. This means learning a digital skill today should be among everybody’s priorities if you don’t want to get left behind.
Hope you had a good read. Please, leave your questions in the comment section below or contact us for more information on any of our services.