CHAPTER 9: ALTERNATIVE DELIVARY SYSTEM

BROADCAST RADIO

 Radio is an ADS which is considered as a powerful tool when delivering a lesson or disseminating
information to a large group of students.
 Radio is the most accessible ADS for it can reach people even in the most deprived areas at a
relatively low cost.
 Instruction delivered via broadcast radio are also supported with other instructional materials
like PRINT MATERIALS
 1970 - Using radio started to employ active learning through "instructional conversation"
 Delivering a lesson via radio saves time, energy, and money.
 Different format of Delivery
 Discussion
 Documentary
 Drama
 docu-drama
 discussion
 interview
 HIGH FREQUENCY is required to meet the desired clarity of audio to enable the students to
comprehend what is being conveyed by the teacher.

ADVANTAGES

1. Most accessible medium in terms of geographical reach.

2. Cost of radio is relatively slow.
3. Radio can be used with other media or materials.
4. It helps people in rural areas be literate in the ABCs and 123s of life.

DISADVANTAGES

1. People in rural areas may experience difficulty in purchasing a radio and having it repaired.
2. Poor reception may bring poor delivery of instruction.
3. Broadcast schedules may bring inconvenience to students for pace and time is beyond their
control.
4. Learning without visuals may be challenging for visual learners
5. Interaction among learners is limited.

AUDIO TELECONFERENCE

 also known as TELEPHONE/PHONE CONFERENCE

  TELECONFERENCE is an alternative delivery system in which instruction may happen through
telecommunications system.
 Exchange of ideas, information, and messages are articulated remotely from the teacher to
students and vice versa with the use of a telephone or computer.
 AUDIOCONFERENCING is a synchronous technology that transmits communication in real-life.
The communication of these students is linked via the telephone as group rather than as
individuals.
 Examples of Instructional Materials
 Handouts
 Photos
 Videos etc.

POINTERS to make the instruction interactive

 Acknowledge all contributions and inputs of the students.

 If students wish to say something, apply the "interruption protocol" which is the equivalent of
“raising hand" of students in a face-to-face instruction. Name of student is requested to be
stated to be recognized.
 Respond to answer positively.
 Allows the students appropriate time to think prior to giving of answers to the questions or
problem raised.
 Have small group discussions when solving complex problems.
 Manage the participation of each student to avoid students dominating the teaching and
learning process.
 Encourage the students to do more of the talking.

VIDEO CONFERENCING

 VIDEO CONFERENCING is used by teachers and students to transmit coursework at a distance.

 Some educators would call it as interactive video conferencing where interaction may happen in
a small or big group where participants and the teacher converse and see each other through a
video.

CHARACTERISTICS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING

1. It allows learning at a distance.

2. It allows learning through demonstrations as seen in the video.
3. It allows global learning by having speakers or guest lecturers share their expertise virtually.
4. It allows continuous interactivity.
5. It allows access to information.
6. It allows conduction of virtual field trips.
 7. It stimulates learning environments.
8. It is flexible.
9. It is affordable.
10. It promotes global collaboration.

Characteristics of Video Conferencing that Support Learning Environment

1. Teachers and students are connected synchronously.

2. Students develop their probing skills by points of questioning and clarifying.
3. Students listening and observation skills are increased.
4. Interaction and collaboration among peers are enhanced through activities that give authentic
learning.

Tools Needed for Video Conferencing

HARDWARE

1. COMPUTER/Television
2. Camera
3. Microphones
4. Speakers
5. Codec (compressor/decompressor interface) - this helps compress information
6. Connection
a. ISDN telephone line
b. Network IP Connection

SOFTWARE

1. SKYPE - This is free service that anyone can use. Having 30 frames per second in 640x 480
resolutions gives a high quality edition.
2. ooVoo - This is a free online conferencing site that is available on both Mac and Windows PC.
ooVoo allows six persons to chat at a time.
3. Adobe Acrobat Connect - This is a powerful conferencing tool that allows sharing of files and
use of whiteboard where teachers and students can write down the thoughts. This offers
unlimited number or participants in a conference.
4. AT&T Connect - This is more formal and professional way of video conferencing that may be
costly. This is more suitable for large business.
5. MegaMeeting - This supports 16 participants which can work at any browser regardless of the
operating system used.

OTHER MEETING Apps

1. Zoom - Features of this app include: collaboration whiteboard, sending of texts, images and audio file.
This can hold 25 participants in a conference for 40 minutes per meeting.
2. GoToMeeting - This provides high quality video, screen sharing, and personalized meeting URLs.
Conferences may be done via desktop, laptop, or mobile devices.
3. Join.me - conferences using Join.me may be recorded. Participants may also join using their mobile
devices. They can likewise share screens and files.

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Webinar Chat/Notes Desktop Web Video Breakout Mobile
VOIP Telephone Recordable Document
Platform Whiteboard Based Based Conference Rooms Compatible
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WEB CONFERENCING

 Web Conferencing is usually interchangeably used with video conferencing.

2 types of Web conferencing

1. WEBINAR - is a one-way conference between one or more speakers.

2. WEBCAST - is a live streaming event, broadcast over the internet.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEB AND VIDEO CONFERENCE

VIDEO CONFERENCING WEB CONFERENCING

 Ensures message is understood not just
disseminated
 Done via video streaming to facilitate
conferences
 Screen sharing and content sharing may also
be done in video conferencing
 Disseminates data to a group
 Annotation of document, viewing of project,
sharing of content are the main reasons for
having web conferencing
 Can do live presentations, team meetings, and
trainings.

OTHER ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) - is a software application or web-based technology system

that allows anyone to create e-learning content and coursework, deliver e-learning courses to
participants, track progress, and manage learning materials.

COMPONENTS OF E-Learning Platforms

 COMPONENT FUNCTION
For tracking of attendance of students and list used for sending messages
ROSTERS
and invitations
REGISTRATION For monitoring and customizing the registration processes of e-learning
CONTROL curriculum
PORTAL FOR COURSE For organizing of course material in a single location for easy retrieval and
MATERIALS reuse of saved course materials
DOCUMENT
For uploading and managing of documents necessary for e-learning
MANAGEMENT
MULTIPLE DEVICE For delivering of course content over web-based interface such as mobile
ACCESS devices, desktop, laptop, tablets, etc.
DISTRIBUTED
For participation of teachers and participants from different parts of the
INSTRUCTOR AND
world
STUDENT BASE
For sending and receiving of course materials, reports and other documents
EXPORT AND IMPORT
in PDF, TXT, JPEG, CVS, DOC Files.
COURSE CALENDARS For creation of course schedules, activities, tests, and other deadlines
For interaction between teachers and students and among students using
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
instant messaging, e-mails, and discussion forum
VIDEO LIBRARY For creation of videos needed in the course
GROUPS OR TEAMS For creation of groups or team for group orientations, activities, workshops
ASSESSMENT AND For creation and completion of exercises, test, examinations, and other
TESTING required activities.
GRADING AND SCORING For tracking and charting of students' performance.
SURVEYS For getting of feedback and insights from teachers and students

OTHER FEATURES OF LMS:

1. It allows teachers and students to hold and participate in e-conferences through audio and video.
2. It allows the creation and sharing of writings in real time through the online whiteboard.
3. It allows access in mobile devices and allows students to study even offline.
4. It allows users to create desired theme for user interface.