schermgerichte

Schermgerichte is a Dutch adjective used to describe strategies, designs, or systems that are oriented toward or built around a display screen. The word combines scherm (screen) with gerichte, a form related to gericht (directed or aimed). In usage, schermgerichte appears in compounds and noun phrases rather than as a stand-alone concept, and its precise meaning can vary by domain.

In education and training, screen-based or schermgerichte learning environments emphasize activities and resources delivered through digital displays rather than printed materials (for example, schermgerichte leeromgevingen). In technology and user experience, schermgerichte design refers to interfaces and workflows designed primarily for interaction via screens, such as smartphones, tablets, and monitors, sometimes focusing on readability, accessibility, and responsive layouts. In communications, schermgerichte communicatie describes interactions mediated by displays, video conferencing, or messaging apps.

Origins and usage notes: It is a functional descriptor rather than a formal theory; there is no single universal definition. The term is more common in Dutch-language discussions of media, education, and human–computer interaction.

See also: user interface design, human-computer interaction, screen time, display technology, digital learning.