Instructional Design for College-Level Courses Using Interactive Television

Abstract

The effectiveness of courses delivered over a distance, like face-to-face instruction, depends on the planning of the course, class activities and the instructional materials used. The use of systematic instructional design (ID) in course planning can help to make any instruction more successful in promoting learning. However, there are significant differences between face-to-face instruction and distance learning. In this article, applicable instructional design models are reviewed, the unique characteristics of distance education in higher education via interactive television (ITV) are discussed, and a nine step instructional design model, designed specifically for college course delivery via interactive television, is presented. This model is an adaptation of the Dick and Carey model which is discussed in the article. Implementation of this model in situations which do not have large support staffs and budgets for ITV is discussed.