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