Our training prepares you to function and teach in an Interactive Television Classroom. In addition, the skills you learn will also assist you with instructing a web-based course. The skills and topics covered in the training are all that are necessary for you to achieve success in this new instructional environment.

What kinds of skills and topics are we talking about? (Detailed schedule)

• Basics of HTML and FrontPage (home pages, tables, graphics, etc.)
• PowerPoint
• Creating and Posting Streaming Audio and Video
• Guidelines for Effective Visuals
• Interactive Teaching Strategies
• Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Delivery
• Instructional Design
• Videoconferencing Equipment
• Copyright Issues
• Presentation Skills
• Models of Instruction
• Evaluating ITV or Online Courses
• Web CT (create or convert, manage and deliver)
• Special Topics:
  • Reality ITV - What to Expect
  • Managing and Teaching Online
  • Utilizing the DL Listserv
  • Virtual College of Texas
  • NorthEast Texas Network
  • Electronic Library Resources
  • Technology Tour of Campus

All sessions must be attended in order to receive full certification. You conclude your training with a 20 minute presentation to your trainers, peers, and others to demonstrate proficiency.   Certificates are awarded.