Accordingly, the changes mentioned above have also altered the content of the concept of 'computer literacy'. Today, this term refers not only to the ability to work with standard computer software, but also to skills of working with informational internet sites, as well as the most popular types of internet resources (social networks, search engines, blogs, etc.).
The computer is becoming an attractive technical tool not only for young people who quickly master it, but also for elderly people, most of whom previously had no experience with technology comparable in complexity to a computer. For mature and elderly people, the optimal method of mastering the computer is objectively special training courses.
Meanwhile, many computer courses for beginners teach their visitors only the most basic internet skills, focusing on training users to work with standard software.
Neglecting the internet is not entirely correct, as there is a certain level of computer literacy, upon reaching which, the user feels 'like a fish in water' both in the computer's operating system and on the internet. If a computer training course does not bring the user to this level, they will subsequently face significant problems when working with the computer and the internet, forcing them to continue their education on their own.
The latter is quite possible in practice with the help of books and articles from the internet, but self-study leads to unnecessary waste of the user's time. Therefore, when choosing computer courses, try to read reviews about them, and be sure to find out what place in the learning process is given to internet skills.
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