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G overnment E ducation & T raining N etwork

G overnment E ducation & T raining N etwork. GETN. Government Education & Training Network. Interactive television for distance learning A network of Government networks Shared facilities & programs Conceived & developed within the Air Force.

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G overnment E ducation & T raining N etwork

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  1. GovernmentEducation & TrainingNetwork

  2. GETN Government Education & Training Network • Interactive television for distance learning • A network of Government networks • Shared facilities & programs • Conceived & developed within the Air Force Currently the only interagency distance learning network

  3. Interactive Television (ITV) • One-way video & two-way audio • Via satellite ITV emulates the classroom at a distance

  4. Interactive Television (ITV) • Emulates the classroom at a distance • Production capabilities offer: • -- High-end graphics & motion video • -- Live, interactive learning exercises • -- Teaching interviews • -- Panel discussions • -- Guest speakers • -- Student interaction with the experts • -- Student-to-student interaction • Integrates well with print & online media • Most agencies provide instructor training

  5. A Network of Networks GETN MAP 8 uplinks reaching over 2,360 locations US F&WL SHEPHERDSTOWN WV US COURTS WASHINGTON DC USAF WRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH FBI QUANTICO VA DOJ COLUMBIA SC ANG MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN FAA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK NIPTC ALBUQUERQUE, NM

  6. Department of Defense Defense Education & Training Network a single, shared uplink US Air Force – 1 UL (5 ch), 4 BCs, 213 DLs 353 CRs—acts as DETN Hub US Army – DETN Hub, 3 BCs , 9 DLs, 10 CRs—gateway to Army TNet Air National Guard – 1 UL (2 Ch), 191 DLs, 338 CRs Air Force Reserve – DETN Hub, 2 BCs, 50 DLs, 86 CRs Defense Equal Opportunity Mgt Institute – DETN Hub, 1 BC Defense Logistics Agency – DETN Hub, 5 BCs, 23 DLs, 26 CRs US Navy – DETN Hub, 2 DLs, 2 CRs—gateway to Navy Learning Network Defense Finance & Accounting Service – DETN Hub, 1 BC UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom

  7. Federal Executive Agencies Federal Aviation Administration – 1 UL (1 Ch), 1 BC, 125 DLs, 162 CRs Department of Justice — 1 UL (3ch) , 183 DLs, 506 CRs Fish & Wildlife Service (DOI)— 1 uplink (1ch) – 46 DLs, 46 CRs National Park Service (DOI) — shared uplink (F&WL) - 235 DLs, 235 CRs National Indian Programs Training Center (DOI) – 1 UL, 1 BC, DLs TBD Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ) – 1 UL, 1 BC Department of Energy – 2 DLs, 2 CRs UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom

  8. Federal Judiciary Agencies US Courts — 1 UL (2 Ch), 2 BCs, 325 DLs, 390 CRs Federal Judicial Center&US Sentencing Commission UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom

  9. A few example courses . . . • Medical Training • Aircraft Maintenance • Civil Engineering • Homeland Defense • Pollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt • Biological Terrorism • Fiscal & Contract Law • Federal Employees Health Benefits • Multicultural Training

  10. GSA Contract with AT&T Galaxy 26 GETN

  11. Telstar 6 Galaxy 26

  12. Technicolor, Inc. Network Operations Center DOWNLINK (RECEIVE) PowerVu Digital Decoder Atlanta GA ITV Digital Encoder UPLINK (TRANSMIT) We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. AUDIO RETURN STUDIO/TV CLASSROOM ACCESS ITV CLASSROOM Digital Video Satellite Network Components

  13. What are GETN’s major features? • Commercially available technology • Compressed Digital Video 1.5-to-2.5+ Mbps • Full motion, high-quality signal • Multiple channels per satellite transponder • Contracted network management • Conditional access management • Contracted maintenance • Push-to-talk audio conferencing or keypad

  14. AT Products Audioconferencing System • Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint conferencing • Single phone line • Free, open exchange • One mic for every two students

  15. One Touch • Speed-dial, multipoint conferencing • Integrated microphone, control and response keys allow participants to ask and answer questions • Instructor acknowledges request and activates student mic • Allows for student polling • One of two brands used by GETN

  16. What is the “GETN advantage?” • Interactive Television network that has global reach (thousands of classrooms accross CONUS, and links worldwide) • Interoperable with 18 Federal Government Agencies—over 2,300 sites in common • Preserves academic quality--Supports all levels of learning • Meets learning objectives that require high-quality video and high levels of interactivity • Out-of-pocket costs for ITV is typically 10% cost of travel & per diem for in residence—and ROI is immediate!

  17. What is the “GETN advantage?” • Responsive to frequent changes & updates • Simple course conversion & rapid dissemination • Low dropout rates • Supports other high-bandwidth applications (file transfer, computer-based instruction)—bypasses the Internet—not impeded by network firewalls • In synch with trend in industry best practices of using blended media approaches

  18. GATES Government Alliance for Training & Education by Satellite GETN members belong to the . . . • http://gates.govdl.org

  19. Effective & Efficient GETN Effective . . . Efficient . . . Anytime . . . Anywhere . . . NOW!

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