1. Using Interactive TV to Prepare Teachers for Distance Learning
Presented by
John R. Knue, Ed.D. - Baylor University (
Greta Bane Hecker, TSTC-Waco

2. Overview Orientation to terms & technology
Importance of faculty training
Subject areas and presentation skills (w / live demonstration)
Unique issues in D.L.
Professional development opportunities
Time for Q&A

3. Terms & Technology Two-Way Audio & Video (compressed)
Interactive TV or ITV (interactive video)
Two-Way Audio & Video (compressed)
Synchronous (vs. asynchronous)
Origin & Receive Site(s)
point-to-point
multi-point
VTEL; PictureTel

4. Importance of Faculty Training via ITV
# 1--Learn the technology to be able to focus on the content
Must develop needed KSAs
Gain experience in new environment
Practice and experiment
Only learn so much from a handbook

5. Importance of Faculty Training via ITV
Formal training provides for practice, modeling, participation and feedback
Take advantage of all of the available resources
Determine effectiveness (not for everyone)
Good teachers excel
Poor teaching exacerbated

6. Subject Areas
Technical information; how the equipment works & why it’s needed*
Instructional Systems Design*
Presentation techniques*
Use of media and graphics

7. Subject Areas (cont.) Humanizing distance learning Student interaction
Test & measurement
Course administration

8. Developing Presentation Skills
Practice in the two-way environment
Start with point-to-point
May also use the D.L. room w/o connection
Two areas of concentration
Adapting to the technology
Student interaction

9. Developing Presentation Skills
Camera presence
Timing of lesson
Time on camera
Dress & appearance

10. Developing Presentation Skills
Humor
Working with a facilitator/ technician
Use a lesson plan or outline
Practice, Practice, Practice…

11. Developing Presentation Skills
Videotape for self-evaluation
Observe others in action
The “goal” is to make the technology transparent!

12. Issues Unique in D.L. Need for a more complete syllabus
More time and preparation needed
Need for a more complete syllabus
Distribution of materials
Student interaction changes

13. Unique Issues (cont.) Office hours/student contact
Course administration
Working with a facilitator or technical person at remote site(s)
Must concentrate on the content; not get lost in the technology

14. R.O.P.E.S. Method Overview (objective & content)
Review (intro, relate subject)
Overview (objective & content)
Present (lecture, demo, etc.)
Exercise (student activity)
Summary (closure)

15. Professional Development
Teletraining Institute
SCATE
A&M CDLR
TSTC
UNT
TxDLA
TAET