Satellite Uplink vs. Videotape in Borrower Training

Pennsylvania extension educators used satellite downlinks to provide distance education. However, the use of satellite downlinks was associated with technical difficulties, rigid scheduling, and high costs. Satellite downlinks were replaced with videotaped instructor presentations, which date quickl...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2000-06, Vol.38 (3)
Main Authors: Hanson, Gregory D, Parsons, Robert L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communications Satellites
Distance Education
Extension Education
Farmers
Videotape Recordings
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Summary:Pennsylvania extension educators used satellite downlinks to provide distance education. However, the use of satellite downlinks was associated with technical difficulties, rigid scheduling, and high costs. Satellite downlinks were replaced with videotaped instructor presentations, which date quickly. The Internet may provide a more flexible and cost-effective alternative to both satellite uplinks and videos. (SK)
ISSN:1077-5315
1077-5315