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LITTERATIE NUMERIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Education (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digital literacy
1, record 1, English, digital%20literacy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Digital literacy is the ability to use technology effectively and safely. It is not simply about being able to use the tools and platforms technology requires (though this is important). Instead, digital literacy requires this knowledge to be combined with the ability to think critically about how to use it, as well as the ability to use it safely and responsibly … 2, record 1, English, - digital%20literacy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- habileté numérique
1, record 1, French, habilet%C3%A9%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- littératie numérique 2, record 1, French, litt%C3%A9ratie%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
- alphabétisation numérique 3, record 1, French, alphab%C3%A9tisation%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Digital Literacy Exchange Program
1, record 2, English, Digital%20Literacy%20Exchange%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Digital Literacy Exchange Program [supports] initiatives that teach fundamental digital literacy skills to Canadians who would benefit from participating in the digital economy. The program aims to equip Canadians with the necessary skills to engage with computers, mobile devices and the Internet safely, securely and effectively. 2, record 2, English, - Digital%20Literacy%20Exchange%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. 3, record 2, English, - Digital%20Literacy%20Exchange%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Digital Literacy Exchange Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme d’échange de littératie numérique
1, record 2, French, Programme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20de%20litt%C3%A9ratie%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre du Programme d’échange en matière de littératie numérique [soutient] des initiatives de formation sur les compétences numériques de base à l'intention des Canadiens qui auraient avantage à participer à l'économie numérique. Le programme vise à doter les Canadiens des compétences nécessaires pour utiliser les ordinateurs, les appareils mobiles et Internet efficacement et en toute sécurité. 2, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20de%20litt%C3%A9ratie%20num%C3%A9rique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada. 3, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9change%20de%20litt%C3%A9ratie%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Intercambio de Alfabetismo Digital
1, record 2, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Intercambio%20de%20Alfabetismo%20Digital
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Informatics
- Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Media Literacy Week
1, record 3, English, Media%20Literacy%20Week
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Media Literacy Week is an annual national campaign hosted by MediaSmarts and the Canadian Teachers Federation to promote digital and media literacy, with activities and events taking place in classrooms, libraries, museums and community groups from coast to coast to coast. 1, record 3, English, - Media%20Literacy%20Week
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Informatique
- Pédagogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Semaine éducation médias
1, record 3, French, Semaine%20%C3%A9ducation%20m%C3%A9dias
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Semaine éducation médias est une campagne nationale annuelle organisée par HabiloMédias et la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants pour promouvoir la littératie numérique et l'éducation aux médias dans le cadre d’activités et d’événements qui ont lieu dans des classes, des bibliothèques, des musées et des groupes communautaires d’un océan à l'autre. 1, record 3, French, - Semaine%20%C3%A9ducation%20m%C3%A9dias
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-12-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education (General)
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- MediaSmarts
1, record 4, English, MediaSmarts
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MediaSmarts is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization for digital and media literacy. Our vision is that children and youth have the critical thinking skills to engage with media as active and informed digital citizens. 1, record 4, English, - MediaSmarts
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- HabiloMédias
1, record 4, French, HabiloM%C3%A9dias
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HabiloMédias est un organisme de bienfaisance canadien, sans but lucratif, qui œuvre pour l'éducation aux médias et la littératie numérique. Il a pour objectif de veiller à ce que les enfants et les adolescents développent une pensée critique qui leur permette d’utiliser les médias à titre de citoyens numériques actifs et éclairés. 1, record 4, French, - HabiloM%C3%A9dias
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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