How does itv classes work

In contrast to the traditional classroom, in the case of the ITV classroom we must add the number and positioning of studio cameras to the list of factors affecting decisions about seat arrangement.

The arrangement of tables in rows facing the instructor, as shown in Figure 1, is the most common configuration; this way, a single camera mounted above the instructor's head may tilt, pan and zoom as necessary to capture the image of any student in the classroom more or less in full face.

If students sit in a U-shape, the ITV technicians must employ different cameras and angles to capture different students' images, adding to the complexity of their work. The camera's capacity for creating a unified point of view on screen may be exploited for instructional purposes, as shown in this example. T he ITV medium requires the participation of many specialized technical personnel, including engineers who work behind the scenes to operate cameras, compose onscreen images, monitor and adjust sound levels, manage the sending of signals, and troubleshoot.

Cooperation between these engineers and the teacher is essential for management of the ITV classroom, and for this reason the teacher often gives explicit instructions regarding class management for the benefit of the engineers, as in this example.

This furniture configuration is similar to that in the traditional classroom except for the presence of the additional equipment. The presence of this equipment and the necessity of avoiding sudden moves out of camera range limits the instructor's mobility and creates a certain amount of separation from the students he is facing.

Homework and assignments are delivered via a courier service, mailed, or faxed. With this association, the College is able to provide educational opportunities in the interactive television classrooms, which the member schools have in their districts.

Eight area school districts and Cowley formed this association in Member school districts all have Interactive Television facilities in their high schools with Conway Springs also having ITV in their middle school.

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