Distance Education Workshops

Orientation to Distance Education

This workshop explores delivery options for distance education. You will experience first-hand examples -- from low-tech print materials to high tech computer options. Discussion of examples focuses on advantages and drawbacks of different media in meeting course goals and student needs.

Orientation to Interactive Television (ITV)

This 3-hour workshop provides faculty, who will be teaching with ITV, basic concepts of the:

1. Differences between teaching and learning in a traditional and ITV classroom
2. How to use the equipment
3. Effective teaching strategies for ITV
4. Resources available within CIDDE for instructors using ITV

For More Information

If you have questions about the Distance Education Orientation or ITV Orientation Workshops, please contact:

Dr. Joanne M. Nicoll, Associate Director, Instructional Development
4227 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412 624-3335
or nicoll@pitt.edu via e-mail.