Communication dynamics of a live, interactive television system for distance education

The use of live interactive television for distance education at the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is described and Mechanisms for increasing interactivity and improving student access to materials and instructors are suggested.

Abstract

The use of live interactive television for distance education (DE) at the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is described. The system integrates a variety of communication and support technologies to promote highly interactive distance learning characterized by mediated face-to-face instruction and peer interaction. Problems resulting from new administrative and psychological demands upon students and faculty are discussed. Mechanisms for increasing interactivity and improving student access to materials and instructors are suggested