%0	Report
%A	McGreal, Rory
%C	Athabasca, Canada, North America
%D	2010
%G	en
%I	Athabasca University
%K	fair use
%K	digital literacy
%K	digital economy
%K	digital divide
%K	business case
%P	1-7
%T	Digital economy strategy consultation Athabasca University - July 9, 2010 A paper to review the overarching strategic issues
%U	https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/028.nsf/vwapj/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdf/$file/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdf
%X	The main points reviewed in this document are summarized below for ready reference:
• The digital economy is based on the creation, transmission and dissemination of knowledge. 
• E-learning is an essential component of a modern learning and research infrastructure. 
• Government should not pick winners; fair dealing is as important as the IP economy. 
• Every Canadian needs to be proficient in digital economy skills; e-learning supports this. 
• Accessibility to quality content is an economic driver. Rural citizens should be able to access this content online. 
• Policy should not create silos but support all innovation, including non-traditional "outside the box” initiatives. 
• Portability of credentials and accreditation among provinces should be national, supporting economies of scale. 
• Supporting Open Educational Resources can be a cost-effective means of supporting learning and training. 
• A national “cloud” network to support e-learning would demonstrate Canadian leadership.
%8	07/2010
%*	does not apply
%>	https://www.oerknowledgecloud.org/archive/AthabascaUniversityDigitalEconomyConsultationPaperJuly_9, 2010.pdf