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illectronisme [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digital illiteracy
1, record 1, English, digital%20illiteracy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- computer illiteracy 2, record 1, English, computer%20illiteracy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lack of basic knowledge of computers, laptops or tablets leading to an inability to use these devices correctly. 3, record 1, English, - digital%20illiteracy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
According to a study published by the OECD [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development], 70% of the population aged 16 to 65 within the OECD member countries lacks expertise in computer science. This phenomenon, called digital illiteracy, is the result of fears or dislikes and not just a lack of access to electronic resources. 1, record 1, English, - digital%20illiteracy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inhabileté numérique
1, record 1, French, inhabilet%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- illectronisme 2, record 1, French, illectronisme
correct, masculine noun
- illettrisme numérique 3, record 1, French, illettrisme%20num%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
- illettrisme électronique 4, record 1, French, illettrisme%20%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manque de connaissances élémentaires permettant d'utiliser correctement les outils et ressources [numériques ou] électroniques. 5, record 1, French, - inhabilet%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'illettrisme numérique, ou l'«illectronisme», qui se définit comme le manque des acquis nécessaires à l'utilisation des ressources électroniques, comporte deux aspects différents : les difficultés à manier les outils numériques et leurs périphériques (imprimantes, scanners…) et les difficultés à s'orienter sur le web et à utiliser les services numériques. 3, record 1, French, - inhabilet%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- technology illiteracy
1, record 2, English, technology%20illiteracy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- technological illiteracy 2, record 2, English, technological%20illiteracy
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Technology illiteracy is the lack of knowledge and ability to use "technological products" in everyday life. Computer illiteracy is the most common form of this ... Other forms of technology illiteracy can be described by the absence or little knowledge of using smartphones, simple cell phones, digital TV sets, digital cameras, ATMs [automated teller machines] or even electrical devices like washing machines, microwaves, etc. 3, record 2, English, - technology%20illiteracy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Computer illiteracy is a specific form of technological illiteracy. 2, record 2, English, - technology%20illiteracy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- inhabileté technologique
1, record 2, French, inhabilet%C3%A9%20technologique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- analphabétisme technologique 2, record 2, French, analphab%C3%A9tisme%20technologique
masculine noun
- illectronisme 3, record 2, French, illectronisme
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manque de connaissances élémentaires permettant d'utiliser les produits et outils technologiques. 1, record 2, French, - inhabilet%C3%A9%20technologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
illectronisme : ce terme est surtout utilisé pour désigner une notion plus spécifique, le manque de connaissances élémentaires permettant d'utiliser correctement les outils et ressources numériques ou informatiques. 1, record 2, French, - inhabilet%C3%A9%20technologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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