Society has made digital literacy indispensable. Even in a digitally developed country such as the Netherlands, large groups of people are being left behind. Around 15% of Dutch people still experience problems with digital devices regularly (NOS, 2018). The digital divide is growing, and it’s impacting personal lives, social connections, and even economies. ⚠ Could you or someone you know be at risk? Find out how digital illiteracy could be affecting you and what we can all do to close the gap. 👉 Read more to overcome the hidden personal, social and economic costs of digital illiteracy: https://lnkd.in/ep94BEPw #DigitalExperience #DEX #AI #DigitalDivide #StayAhead #MustRead #FutureOfWork
I think this is a very important topic to address. I believe there's a lot of shame surrounding this issue. In truth, we all experience moments of digital illiteracy when faced with unfamiliar tools or platforms. Let’s stay mindful of those who may be struggling and offer our support. And remember, asking for help is never a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength. It's far more limiting to stay silent than to seek assistance.
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3moI see this with certain family members - especially the older ones. They feel that the world is changing and they cannot change as fast. This is especially the case when communicating with companies/government departments/medical institutions. As the author writes, this can also be an issue at work. For this reason it is important that empolyers regularly monitor the digital skills/literacy of their employees. Then training can be offered which will benefit both the empoyee and the organization.