alternate methods for delivering in-service training
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Alternate Methods for Delivering In-Service Training
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
Current modes training Lecture Field tours Demonstration Hands-on
Issues Accessibility Personal contacts Production capacity/capability/responsibility Development time
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
Videotape Production Develop script Schedule time Assemble materials Record and edit Duplicate and distribute
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
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
Satellite Production Develop script Schedule time (pre-program, satellite, uplink) Assemble materials, record and edit Promote program Live program
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Additional Modes Correspondence (paper, e-mail, publications) Audiotape Teleconferencing Compact Disc (CD) Slides (35mm, PowerPoint) WebCT, Blackboard, Netmeeting
Putting It All Together Instructional Design Analyze audience Consider styles Construct content Engage learners Study effectiveness Supply changes
Close You are already doing much of this Modify current delivery modes Your support system: computer and
communications staffs on both campuses