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Modelling and Content Production of Distance Learning Concept for Interactive Digital Television
Päivi Aarreniemi-Jokipelto
Dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Science in Technology to be presented with due permission of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering for public examination and debate in Auditorium T2 at Helsinki University of Technology (Espoo, Finland) on the 18th of December, 2006, at 12 noon.
Dissertation in PDF format (ISBN 951-22-8542-8) [2012 KB]
Dissertation is also available in print (ISBN 951-22-8541-X)
Abstract
The objective of the research has been to gain an understanding of T-learning and to create a model that suggests how to support the learning process via iTV and how to produce content for T-learning. The research includes four empirical studies and a survey. The conclusions of the studies provide the ground for the building of the theoretical and conceptual T-learning artefact. The research also aims to define the areas where T-learning is suitable for use.
Content production is crucial in T-learning. TV as a medium has special requirements for content production of a T-learning service. In the current DTV environment, moreover, the content producer has to consider the following issues: limited screen, remote control of a STB as the only control device, navigation, scrolling is not allowed, and writing.
According to the empirical studies, T-learning can be used in at least the following situations and cases: formal and informal learning, assessment, synchronous and asynchronous communication, multi-channel communication, and communal learning. In the empirical studies, target groups were; adults working as well as learning, children, and deaf.
Keywords: T-learning, distance learning, educational technology, digital TV, iTV, MHP, DVB-HTML, IPTV
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