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Should Digital Literacy Be a Mandatory School Subject?

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1. The article mainly discusses the . 2. Principal Morales believes that digital literacy . 3. Robert Patel's primary concern about digital education is . 4. According to Dr. Hassan, what is the most important aspect of digital literacy education? . 5. The Statistics Canada survey mentioned in the article reveals that .

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This article highlights the facing educators today. I appreciate how Westview Elementary is taking a proactive approach by integrating digital skills throughout the curriculum rather than treating technology as an . However, I think Patel raises valid concerns about balance. When I was growing up, we spent more time developing interpersonal skills through face-to-face interactions, which seem to be in today's educational environment. Dr. Hassan's perspective is particularly insightful - focusing on critical thinking skills that will remain relevant even as specific technologies . What's most encouraging about the Westview approach is teaching students to be creators rather than passive consumers of digital content, which I believe will in their future careers regardless of which path they choose.