The role of place of Interactive TV (ITV) in Interactive Telematics Education (ITE) at the Military Academy
What began at Stellenbosch University …
Stellenbosch University (SU) is increasingly being
considered as the country's first and foremost user and developer of telematic
learning – the harnessing of satellite technology to facilitate synchronic
interaction between lecturers and students. Inextricably part of the
institutional vision, is the mission of ITE to make Stellenbosch University
more accessible to a geographically scattered student population. Interactive
telematic education is therefore an intrinsic part of the quintessential focus
of Stellenbosch University. Since 2000 Telematic-assisted education had,
according to Prof. Tom Park, Ex-Coordinator: Telematic Education at
Stellenbosch University, seen more than 2 200 students, of which 251 were
master's students, obtained their postgraduate qualifications at the
University.
Possibilities for the Military Academy
ITV as a medium of vital Academic Support to distance
education students is becoming more widespread in countries. The Military
Academy is no exception and has embraced ITV since the inception of ITE in
2004.
What’s next?
Management and staff at the Military Academy are hopeful that
in the near future ITV Sessions can be broadcasted from their own campus in
Saldanha Bay, cutting on increasing travel expenses and saving on precious
time.
