In the digital age, the term literacy does not only refer to the ability to read and write, but also
to the acquisition of a range of competencies to effectively engage and function within a
technological dependent society. Computer literacy is one example of these competencies.
The Collins Dictionary (2013) defines computer literacy as the ability of someone to have
enough skill and knowledge to use a computer. Nowadays, computer literacy is viewed as
one of the major requirements to enter the job market as various careers require the use of
computers as part of everyday tasks. It is, therefore, vitally important to be computer literate.
However, the acquisition of computer literacy skills among the adult population is a
challenge in developing 3
rd world countries, since there is still a large portion of the adult
population who has never interacted with a computer, or lives in technological ignorance.