00000cam 2200000zi 4500 9.958609 CaOODSP 20260119070458 m o d f cr cn||||||||| 251229s1985 bcc ob f000 0 eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- C23-331/1985E-PDF Plowright, Teresa, 1952- author. Computer as tutor : the policy environment in computer learning in Canada / by Teresa Plowright, Russel Wills. [Victoria, B.C.] : Institute for Research on Public Policy, [1985?] 1 online resource (ix, 212, A-3 pages). text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier "Working paper"--Cover. "This project was sponsored by the federal Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce (now the Department of Regional and Industrial Expansion"--Acknowledgements. Digitized edition from print [produced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212). "Computer learning (the use of the computer to teach and train) is of industrial policy interest for two main reasons. First, the extensive public sector procurement in education and training is already having major impacts on Canadian industry in this area. Often, procurement is occurring without sensitivity to industrial goals. Secondly, computer learning is a rapidly growing "high technology" industry. If Canada is a passive market for foreign products, trade deficits will become a problem; alternatively, Canadian industry can seek opportunities domestically and abroad"--Executive summary, page i. Computers Economic aspects Canada. Computers Study and teaching Canada. Computer industry Canada. Ordinateurs Aspect économique Canada. Ordinateurs Étude et enseignement Canada. Informatique Industrie Canada. Institute for Research on Public Policy, issuing body. PDF 12.8 MB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2026/isde-ised/c23/C23-331-1985-eng.pdf