Distance Learning: What is It?Distance Learning: What is It?Distance Learning: What is It?Distance Learning: What is It?

Presented by Raymond P. KuligPresented by Raymond P. Kulig www.dhvideoconferences.orgwww.dhvideoconferences.org

D/LD/L

Distance Learning: What do we mean by Distance Learning: What do we mean by that?that?

Distance learning is any method of teaching Distance learning is any method of teaching where the teacher and student are not where the teacher and student are not physically in the same room.physically in the same room.

Methods include the telephone, television, Methods include the telephone, television, satellites, cable, data networks, CD-Rom, satellites, cable, data networks, CD-Rom, the US Mail and other techniques.the US Mail and other techniques.

D/LD/L

Distance Learning does not necessarily Distance Learning does not necessarily exclude classroom teachingexclude classroom teaching

Over 400 colleges and universities offer Over 400 colleges and universities offer D/L accredited coursesD/L accredited courses

Two-Way Interactive TelevisionTwo-Way Interactive Television

Two-way interactive video is one of the most Two-way interactive video is one of the most common ways to teachcommon ways to teach

DHMC was a leader in this fieldDHMC was a leader in this field Some university systems have as many as 50 Some university systems have as many as 50

videoconference systemsvideoconference systems Current technology allows TWIV to connect Current technology allows TWIV to connect

to locations world-wide using common to locations world-wide using common communication standardscommunication standards

Two-Way Interactive Videoconferencing Conferences between seven locations are Conferences between seven locations are

common.common. 384K “standards” method of transmission is 384K “standards” method of transmission is

the current popular format.the current popular format. Growth of this technology will continue as Growth of this technology will continue as

prices drop and needs increase.prices drop and needs increase. TWIV is moving toward the internet.TWIV is moving toward the internet.

Two-Way InteractiveTwo-Way Interactive

The industry is moving rapidly to allow this The industry is moving rapidly to allow this technology to run computer programs and technology to run computer programs and spread sheets simultaneouslyspread sheets simultaneously

MERGE: All D/L methods on one screenMERGE: All D/L methods on one screen

Satellite Based SystemsSatellite Based Systems

Satellite delivered training is the best way to Satellite delivered training is the best way to deliver a single message to a large audience deliver a single message to a large audience in many locationsin many locations

Technology can be expensive and confusingTechnology can be expensive and confusing Can be easily depreciated over time.Can be easily depreciated over time.

Satellite

Most efficient way to deliver training to Most efficient way to deliver training to multiple sites (ie: more than 10 locations.)multiple sites (ie: more than 10 locations.)

Receive equipment is inexpensive and easy Receive equipment is inexpensive and easy to maintain.to maintain.

Favored choice for large corporationsFavored choice for large corporations

SatelliteSatellite

Signal is received by allSignal is received by all Questions are phoned, faxed or e-mailedQuestions are phoned, faxed or e-mailed Sometimes can be delivered by web-based Sometimes can be delivered by web-based

mediumsmediums

SatelliteSatellite

Several different methods of Several different methods of delivery(C,KU,VSAT)delivery(C,KU,VSAT)

Uplinking and studio equipment is Uplinking and studio equipment is expensiveexpensive

Uplinking fees can be expensiveUplinking fees can be expensive No face to face interactivityNo face to face interactivity

Satellite at DHMCSatellite at DHMC

DHMC receives over 50 hours per year of DHMC receives over 50 hours per year of D/L by satelliteD/L by satellite

DHMC has done only one D/L course by DHMC has done only one D/L course by satellite in this decadesatellite in this decade

DHMC has no facilities for transmitting DHMC has no facilities for transmitting satellite D/Lsatellite D/L

CD-RomCD-Rom

CD-Rom based training is an easy D/L way CD-Rom based training is an easy D/L way to teachto teach

One CD-Rom can be shipped to multiple One CD-Rom can be shipped to multiple sites inexpensivelysites inexpensively

Dartmouth Medical School’s Interactive Dartmouth Medical School’s Interactive Media Lab is a leader in this fieldMedia Lab is a leader in this field

Only one or two CD-Rom training programs Only one or two CD-Rom training programs being used at DHMCbeing used at DHMC

VideotapeVideotape

Similar to CD-Rom in benefits although can Similar to CD-Rom in benefits although can be more expensivebe more expensive

Generally is used as PART of D/LGenerally is used as PART of D/L Once produced, tapes can be cheaply Once produced, tapes can be cheaply

duplicated and distributedduplicated and distributed DHMC is a leader in using videotape based DHMC is a leader in using videotape based

learning for patientslearning for patients

Web Based LearningWeb Based Learning

Web based D/L is the most common Web based D/L is the most common platform for D/Lplatform for D/L

This method can be used in conjunction This method can be used in conjunction with all of the other technologieswith all of the other technologies

Can be used on private networks (intranet) Can be used on private networks (intranet) or over the internetor over the internet

A variety of software platforms exist.A variety of software platforms exist.

Web Based LearningWeb Based Learning

Telephone and use of e-mail are a critical Telephone and use of e-mail are a critical part of successful web based D/Lpart of successful web based D/L

Start-up can be costly. May add to a Start-up can be costly. May add to a teachers workloadteachers workload

Who owns the work?Who owns the work?

Web Based LearningWeb Based Learning

Student enrollment increased from 750,000 Student enrollment increased from 750,000 to 1.5 million since 1998to 1.5 million since 1998

Few teachers are taking courses to learn Few teachers are taking courses to learn how to teach on-linehow to teach on-line

Many on-line courses, like in-person Many on-line courses, like in-person courses, lack audio-visual materials.courses, lack audio-visual materials.

Computer Web Based Systems

Readily available throughout the region.Readily available throughout the region. Leading platform for distance learning Leading platform for distance learning

applications.applications. Highly interactive even when time shifting Highly interactive even when time shifting

is required.is required. Will increase in usage and effectiveness as Will increase in usage and effectiveness as

new features are added.new features are added.

Computer Web Based Systems

Often requires more work on the part of the Often requires more work on the part of the teacher.teacher.

Use of visuals may be hampered by user’s Use of visuals may be hampered by user’s network.network.

Requires the most training and support Requires the most training and support when multiple applications are used.when multiple applications are used.

StreamingStreaming

Streaming video will likely become a dominant Streaming video will likely become a dominant method for communication during the next 5 method for communication during the next 5 years.years.

It will bridge the gap between all of the other It will bridge the gap between all of the other technologies allowing for a more seamless technologies allowing for a more seamless method of communication.method of communication.

Streaming video coupled with advances in Streaming video coupled with advances in computer and web technologies will have a computer and web technologies will have a major impact in D/L.major impact in D/L.

Streaming SoftwareStreaming Software

Real Player aka Real OneReal Player aka Real One Media PlayerMedia Player QuickTimeQuickTime Macromedia’s FlashMacromedia’s Flash

Plus and MinusPlus and Minus

24/7 lectures and conferences24/7 lectures and conferences PowerPoint presentations look greatPowerPoint presentations look great e-mail interactivitye-mail interactivity Slow home modems prevent some usageSlow home modems prevent some usage Patience is a virtue missing in our day and Patience is a virtue missing in our day and

ageage

Web ConferencingWeb Conferencing

Powerpoint’s, etc., Powerpoint’s, etc., Works like a web siteWorks like a web site Polling, on-line chatPolling, on-line chat Telephone audio or streamed audioTelephone audio or streamed audio Streaming works best on higher speed Streaming works best on higher speed

connectionsconnections

Web ConferencingWeb Conferencing

www.placeware.comwww.placeware.com www.webex.comwww.webex.com www.genesys.comwww.genesys.com www.presentonline.comwww.presentonline.com

Real WorldReal World

Wall Street Journal, March 12, 2001 Wall Street Journal, March 12, 2001 devotes an entire section on Distance devotes an entire section on Distance LearningLearning

Video Streaming may be the next wave that Video Streaming may be the next wave that transforms D/Ltransforms D/L

D/L will gain students as the speed of the D/L will gain students as the speed of the Internet increasesInternet increases

Real WorldReal World

Major colleges and universities are using Major colleges and universities are using D/L. They include Cornell, Columbia, New D/L. They include Cornell, Columbia, New York University and University of PhoenixYork University and University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is all on-line and University of Phoenix is all on-line and claims 18,000 studentsclaims 18,000 students

Real WorldReal World

What software platform do you use?What software platform do you use? How do you integrate various technologiesHow do you integrate various technologies How do you teach the teacher?How do you teach the teacher? How do you bridge the generation gap?How do you bridge the generation gap?

What This MeansWhat This Means

Distance Learning will be a major way to Distance Learning will be a major way to teach within the next ten yearsteach within the next ten years

It will require considerable funding if it is to It will require considerable funding if it is to be competitive and successfulbe competitive and successful

Teachers must be willing to learn how to Teachers must be willing to learn how to use the new technologyuse the new technology

What This MeansWhat This Means

It will require cooperation between A/V It will require cooperation between A/V departments, Information Systems, teachers departments, Information Systems, teachers & the governing bodies that make up an & the governing bodies that make up an institution.institution.

Much will be learned through trial and errorMuch will be learned through trial and error

What This MeansWhat This Means

D/L will never replace in-person teaching. It D/L will never replace in-person teaching. It will however, enhance such training and will however, enhance such training and replace or make possible other trainingreplace or make possible other training

What To Do NextWhat To Do Next

Put into place a working group to guide the Put into place a working group to guide the program along but not to impede itprogram along but not to impede it

While no one technology or program will be While no one technology or program will be the answer, it is important that you do not the answer, it is important that you do not provide too many options. Technical provide too many options. Technical support will suffer if you do.support will suffer if you do.

Goals must be clearGoals must be clear

Web SitesWeb Sites

University Of Phoenix On-Line Campus University Of Phoenix On-Line Campus www.uophx.edu/onlinewww.uophx.edu/online

Distance Education and Training Council Distance Education and Training Council www.detc.org/www.detc.org/

Applied Business Telecommunications Applied Business Telecommunications www.abctelecon.comwww.abctelecon.com

United States Distance Learning Association United States Distance Learning Association www.usdla.orgwww.usdla.org

Distance Learning: What Is It?Distance Learning: What Is It?Distance Learning: What Is It?Distance Learning: What Is It?

Presented by Raymond P. KuligPresented by Raymond P. Kulig www.videoconferences.orgwww.videoconferences.org