Computing History: Teaching With a New Technology

Australia, 1986

Film
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Looks at the use of computers as word-processors and databases in the teaching of history. Programs such as database, newsroom and open database are shown being used. The program also highlights some of the problems, and some of the advantages of using this approach to the teaching of history.

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Credits

director

David Tiley

producer

Penny Robins

production company

Commonwealth Schools Commission (Australia)

Video Projects

writer

David Tiley

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

509065

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

DVD; Back-up

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan

MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation

MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan

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