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“I got into trouble a while ago for saying that I thought the internet led to increased literacy - people scolded me about the shocking grammar to be found online - but I was talking about fundamentals: quite simply, you can't use the net unless you can read.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“I got into trouble a while ago for saying that I thought the internet led to increased literacy - people scolded me about the shocking grammar to be found online - but I was talking about fundamentals: quite simply, you can't use the net unless you can read.”

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

Literacy is essential for using the internet; without reading skills, the web’s benefits are inaccessible.

In simple terms: Reading enables internet use.

Key Takeaway

Improve literacy to fully engage online.

Themes

literacy technology education

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

educational practical

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • adult education
  • online learning platforms
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

cognitive development digital divide

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we teach reading in digital age?
  • What resources help bridge literacy gaps?
A Different Perspective

Digital content can be overwhelming without guidance.

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