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We have three important parts of education: reading, writing and math. Some people think every child will benefit from a fourth skill added to the list: computer skills. Do you agree or disagree?

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Some people propose that
computer
skills
 should be regarded as an additional part of education.
While
 I do agree that
computer
skills
 are indispensable in
today
's times, I do not agree that these should be added as a subject. Undoubtedly, computers play an important role in our life. They have become an indispensable part of our lives. In workplaces and even in homes, they have made their presence felt. Computers, topped with the internet have brought many new opportunities in the lives of people.
That is
 perhaps why some people opine that
computer
skills
 should be added to the
school
 curricula.
However
, important as
computer
skills
 may be in
today
's world, I do not think it necessarily means
computer
skills
 should be taught to every child in
school
. Most schoolchildren
today
 are under heavy academic pressure and so, adding
computer
skills
 to their curriculum surely means an extra burden to them.
Besides
, it has to be noted that
today
's
computer
 technologies are ever-changing. Software is frequently updated.
This
 means that the
computer
skills
 students learn
today
 will probably become obsolete in a few months.
Finally
, the development of technologies has made most of
today
's computers user-friendly.
Therefore
, even a person who is totally
computer
 illiterate can learn the minimum basics in a few hours and the rest is all practice.
For example
, many young children can proficiently use an I-pad to read or write. So, to those children who can already operate a
computer
 well, it is obvious that there is no need to teach them a skill they are already good at.
To conclude
,
while
 it has to be admitted that
computer
skills
 are crucial
today
, the nature of
computer
 technologies (ever-changing, user-friendly) has made
computer
skills
 an unnecessary skill for
school
 children to learn.
For
this
 reason, I disagree with the opinion that
computer
skills
 should be added to the
school
 curriculum.
Submitted by manekiyaadil on

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • digital age
  • tech-savvy
  • curriculum
  • digital literacy
  • programming
  • coding
  • disseminated
  • digital divide
  • opportunities
  • neglected
  • creativity
  • problem-solving skills
  • navigate
  • manipulate
  • environments
  • excessive focus
  • physical inactivity
  • interpersonal skills
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