A2 actions model
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This document discusses using television as a technology for instruction. It notes that television is an accessible technology for learners that does not require special training. The costs include producing content, equipment, and support staff. The unit cost per student is calculated. Television enables synchronous interaction and develops skills like critical thinking but barriers like power failures could impact learning. Organizational requirements include technical support and a production team.
A2 actions model
- 1. ACTIONS Model For Television How accessible is a particular technology for learners? This technology is accessed by learners easily. The student should have TV device and instructional channel. How flexible is it for a particular target group? Television doesn’t require special training to use it. Students should have place and specific time to watch the content. What is the cost structure of each technology? No need to pay for each programme you plan to watch. The cost include the cost of producing the content, equipment, technical and human support. What is the unit cost per student? AC(N) = F/N + V = 4500/30 + 2000 = 2150 .This unit cost for one month. What are the opportunity costs vs. other technology choices? TV is cheaper than video conferencing. What kinds of learning are needed? Our stated objective could be met by television program. Instructor could use individual or group based learning. What instructional approaches will best meet these needs? Lecturing & demonstrating. The instructor demonstrate the content to learners. The learners receive and try to understand and take notes about the content provided. They could use phone line for any question. What are the best technologies for supporting teaching and learning in this environment? The best technologies for supporting teaching and learning in this environment are audio and video. Also, both student and teacher could use fax and phone for feedback. Can the content be adapted to the technology? Yes What skills does the technology develop? Television develops some skills for example, critical thinking, listening , note taking and develop their language.
- 2. What kind of interaction does this technology enable? This technology enables Synchronous interaction. How easy is it to use and learn? It is user friendly technology. What are the organizational requirements to provide stability and support? It doesn’t require training .It require technical support. maintenance and production team for producing the instructional materials. What are the barriers to using this technology successfully within the institution? Barriers such as power failure could affect the learning process. What changes need to be made within the organization to incorporate the technology? Provide tv devices in the classrooms. How new is the technology? It is new comparing to radio for example. What are its technical capabilities? Broadcasting can reach long distance. There are a lot of channels. TV has large size screen. How quickly can courses be created and distributed with this technology? Creation process take long time along with good skills. But, distribution of these content is faster and can reach wide audience. How quickly can materials be changed? The materials delivered by television are not easy to change. It requires time and effort to do so.