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

Additional Modes Correspondence (paper, , 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