Defining Digital Capital Accumulation

The question describes the concept where both digital competence (internal skills and attitudes) and digital devices (external resources) are gathered and converted into other forms of capital, such as social, economic, and cultural capital.

Identifying the Correct Term

• The term that precisely matches this definition is Digital capital. It represents the assets accumulated through the use of digital technologies and skills, which can then be leveraged to gain advantages in other domains (social, economic, cultural).

Evaluating Other Options

• Digital inclusion refers to ensuring equitable access and participation in the digital world, not the accumulation and conversion of digital assets into other capital forms.
• Digital competencies specifically refer to the skills and knowledge related to digital technology, which is only one component (the internal skills) of the definition provided.
• Digital access relates to the availability of digital technologies and the internet, representing the external resources but not the accumulation or conversion aspect.

Therefore, the accumulation and conversion described in the question is best defined as Digital capital.