1. Alternate Methods for Delivering In-Service Training

2. Introduction Procedures for today Why are we here? Focus on training/education for Extension employees Face to face instruction is very expensive We need to be more efficient with our time

3. Current modes training Lecture Field tours Demonstration Hands-on

4. Issues Accessibility Personal contacts Production capacity/capability/responsibility Development time

5. Delivery Modes Videotape Pre-recorded presentation Satellite Live simultaneous presentation to multiple sites Videoconference Face-to-face interaction through the Internet Streaming Live simultaneous presentation to multiple sites through the Internet

6. Videotape Production Develop script Schedule time Assemble materials Record and edit Duplicate and distribute

7. Video Production: Responsibilities Specialist Script and content Guest speakers Material (slides, data, copyright releases, etc.) Promotion (with Comm.) Communications Videography Studio access Assist with graphics Editing (w/consult of specialist) Duplication Delivery

8. Video: Pros and Cons Pros Standardized Easily duplicated and delivered Individual or group audience Easy to combine multiple media Inexpensive to distribute Cons No audience interaction Can be expensive to produce

9. Satellite Production Develop script Schedule time (pre-program, satellite, uplink) Assemble materials, record and edit Promote program Live program

10. Satellite Production: Responsibilities Specialist Script and content Guest speakers Material (slides, data, copyright releases, etc.) Promotion (with Comm.) Communications Videography Studio access Assist with graphics Editing (w/consult of specialist) Duplication Delivery

11. Satellite: Pros and Cons Pros Live distribution to multiple sites (in and out state) Can be recorded Easily duplicated and can be used any time More accessible panel of experts Easy to combine multiple media Cons Can be expensive Rigid deadline Facilities may be limited Two way interactive video difficult/expensive

12. Videoconferencing Production Develop supplemental materials (PPT presentation, video clips, outline) Schedule room and equipment (rooms on & off-campus) Develop program Promote program (correspond w/ participants) Spontaneous interactive format

13. Videoconferencing Production: Responsibilities Specialist Script and content Guest speakers Material (PowerPoint, outline) Promotion (correspond w/ participants) Schedule meeting & equipment (on and off campus) Consult w/ computer staff in delivery methods CTU or A&M computer specialists Access to video conferencing equipment on campus Train instructors in operating the equipment Assist with connection Assist with incorporating PowerPoint & other clips Collaborate w/ specialists in delivery methods

15. Videoconferencing: Pros and Cons Pros Practically free Live and interactive distribution to multiple sites, up to 4 sites (in state and out of state) Can be streamed Can be recorded via streamed Easy to combine multiple media Cons Specialist is responsible for room and equipment schedule Facilities may be limited Cannot accommodate more than 4 sites interactively

16. Streaming Production Develop supplemental materials (PowerPoint presentation, outline, electronic files) Schedule network to record –CTU & A&M computer specialists Develop program Promote program (correspond with participants) Produce program

17. Streaming Production: Responsibilities Specialist Program content Schedule with computer staff time to record conference Guest speakers Material (PowerPoint, Outline, electronic files) Promotion (correspond with participants) CTU or A&M computer specialists Train instructors in operating the equipment Assist with producing stream Create web link Assist with incorporating PowerPoint or other electronic files Delivery Maintain web site

18. Streaming: Pros and Cons Pros Practically free Live and stored distribution Can be used in conjunction with video conferencing Can be seen any time Easy to combine multiple media Cons Specialist is responsible for scheduling network to stream Quality depends on connection Currently cannot accommodate more than 25 sites (possibly more can access session with different software) Two way interaction can be done through phone or email

19. Additional Modes Correspondence (paper, e-mail, publications) Audiotape Teleconferencing Compact Disc (CD) Slides (35mm, PowerPoint) WebCT, Blackboard, Netmeeting

20. Putting It All Together Instructional Design Analyze audience Consider styles Construct content Engage learners Study effectiveness Supply changes

21. Close You are already doing much of this Modify current delivery modes Your support system: computer and communications staffs on both campuses