The Computer Centre

Australia, 1972

Film
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Episode of Series “Adults Learning”.
A teaching aid to promote group discussion on the apprehension adults feel in adapting to computer technology. Shows a group of trainees being taught the operation of punch cards as part of a session in the use of computers.

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Credits

director

Peter Weir

producer

Joe Scully

production company

Australian Commonwealth Film Unit

Duration

00:04:30:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1972

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Group of items

Adults Learning

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