computer literacy
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of computer literacy
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Justin Reich, an associate professor at MIT, said a similar frenzy took place 20 years ago when teachers tried to teach computer literacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025
Training is offered to the women in skills like tailoring and computer literacy.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024
This week, host June Thomas talks to Jessamyn West, a librarian in rural Vermont who’s working to improve computer literacy and access to library services in her community.
From Slate • May 29, 2022
Tech is moving at a rapid pace and those who don’t have some basic computer literacy will be left behind.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022
The USA has a complex about literacy to the extent that every subject is now qualified as literacy-cultural literacy, computer literacy, visual literacy, etc.-whether literacy is involved or not.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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