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| aspect of life today. From educational facilities to | | | | a technology-focused job market that demands |
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| computer technology as early in life as possible. | | | | assumption that a student already has basic |
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| with the influence of technology on our society. | | | | college. This may limit their ability to enroll in other |
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| Most public and private schools have computers | | | | higher-paying job. Students who already have |
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| not only computer classes, but also have | | | | Subjects |
| computers in other classes for the students to | | | | Children with a computer in their home can take |
| use on a daily basis to write reports, take tests, | | | | advantage of software that will help them |
| etc. Some even have online computers for | | | | improve their learning skills. Fun exercises are used |
| learning about the Internet. These students are | | | | to help kids learn as they play. Parents can join in |
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| Unfortunately, not all educational facilities are | | | | Internet Technology Benefits |
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| limited in their technological resources. They might | | | | technology skills from a young age. Parents and |
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| These students may graduate having little or no | | | | for research, business and other helpful purposes. |
| computer skills. | | | | Teaching children about technology from a young |
| All Graduates Face the Same Technology-based | | | | age offers many benefits for them and society |
| Job Market | | | | as a whole. Technology is here, and it's not going |
| It's important that children from all walks of life | | | | away. The more skills children can learn today, the |
| gain computer skills through school or home | | | | better equipped they will be to face the future. |
| because they will all face the same job market as | | | | |