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Tele-education

Public Accounts Committee (1986 - 2001)· 18 June 1998general_report

This 1998 WA Public Accounts Committee discussion paper explores tele-education, focusing on its potential to revolutionise education delivery and access. It highlights the differences in perspective between metropolitan and rural/remote users, and the need for government to address issues like intellectual property and accreditation. The paper seeks public comment on the effectiveness, equity, efficiency and accountability of online education.

Impact

Students in both metropolitan and rural/remote areas are affected, as are teachers, educational institutions, and the broader WA community. The report also touches on the potential impact on government services and industry.

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