In January 1980, TVOntario, a television network operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, began to use computer managed learning in conjunction with television broadcasting for adult learners. The three projects which have been carried out since then have brought promising results. (Author/LLS)

In January 1980, TVOntario, a television network operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, introduced a new concept in adult learning, the TVOntario Academy. It consists of a combination of high broadcast-quality television programming, a computer-managed learning (CML) system, and especially designed courseware aimed at…

TVOntario, the television network operated by the Ontario Educational Communications Authority, has been utilizing computer managed learning (CML) in its support of television-based nonformal adult learning projects since 1980. Three of these projects, or academies, have been offered on the topics of health and environment, music and musicians,…