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Computer as tutor : the policy environment in computer learning in Canada / by Teresa Plowright, Russel Wills.C23-331/1985E-PDF

"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.

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Department/Agency
  • Institute for Research on Public Policy, issuing body.
TitleComputer as tutor : the policy environment in computer learning in Canada / by Teresa Plowright, Russel Wills.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "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).
Publishing information
  • [Victoria, B.C.] : Institute for Research on Public Policy, [1985?]
Author / Contributor
  • Plowright, Teresa, 1952- author.
Description1 online resource (ix, 212, A-3 pages).
Catalogue number
  • C23-331/1985E-PDF
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