Open Skies, Grass Roots (2 Parts)

Synopsis: 1: In the early 1980s the provincial government of British Columbia supported the introduction of a province-wide distance education system known as ‘The Knowledge Network’. Based in Vancouver, the network links community colleges, universities, specialist institutes and students using ‘telecourses’ together with a a public service broadcasting system. It harnesses the potential of television satellite transmission and reception. Examines how and why the system works.
2: Key personnel discuss the ideas and principles which lie behind the system.
Series: Communication and Education, Course Eh207
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1987
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Education
Keywords: British Columbia; Canada; distance learning; open learning; satellite communications

Title: Distance learning in British Columbia
Synopsis: 1: In the early 1980s the provincial government of British Columbia supported the introduction of a province-wide distance education system known as 'The Knowledge Network'. Based in Vancouver, the network links community colleges, universities, specialis
Title: Postscript, A
Synopsis: 2: Key personnel discuss the ideas and principles which lie behind the system.

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