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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Government Education & Training NetworkGovernment Education & Training Network
• Interactive television for distance learningInteractive television for distance learning
• A network of Government networksA network of Government networks
• Shared facilities & programsShared facilities & programs
• Conceived & developed within the Air ForceConceived & developed within the Air Force
Currently the only interagency distance learning network
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One-way video & two-way audio One-way video & two-way audio Via satellite Via satellite
ITV emulates the classroom at a distance
Interactive Television (ITV)Interactive Television (ITV)
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Interactive Television (ITV)Interactive Television (ITV)
Emulates the classroom at a distanceEmulates the classroom at a distance Production capabilities offer:Production capabilities offer:
-- High-end graphics & motion video-- High-end graphics & motion video
-- Live, interactive learning exercises-- Live, interactive learning exercises
-- Teaching interviews-- Teaching interviews
-- Panel discussions-- Panel discussions
-- Guest speakers-- Guest speakers
-- Student interaction with the experts-- Student interaction with the experts
-- Student-to-student interaction-- Student-to-student interaction Integrates well with print & online mediaIntegrates well with print & online media Most agencies provide instructor trainingMost agencies provide instructor training
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GETN MAPGETN MAP
FAA FAA OKLAHOMA CITY, OKOKLAHOMA CITY, OK
ANG ANG MCGHEE TYSON AFB, TNMCGHEE TYSON AFB, TN
USAFUSAFWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OHWRIGHT-PATT AFB, OH
US COURTSUS COURTSWASHINGTON DCWASHINGTON DC
DOJDOJCOLUMBIA SCCOLUMBIA SC
US F&WLUS F&WLSHEPHERDSTOWN WVSHEPHERDSTOWN WV
8 uplinks 8 uplinks reaching over reaching over 2,360 locations2,360 locations FBIFBI
QUANTICO VAQUANTICO VA
A Network of NetworksA Network of Networks
NIPTC NIPTC ALBUQUERQUE, NMALBUQUERQUE, NM
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Defense Education & Training NetworkDefense Education & Training Network a single, shared uplinka single, shared uplink
US Air Force US Air Force – 1 UL (5 ch), 4 BCs, 213 DLs 353 CRs—acts as DETN Hub– 1 UL (5 ch), 4 BCs, 213 DLs 353 CRs—acts as DETN HubUS Army US Army – DETN Hub, 3 BCs , 9 DLs, 10 CRs—gateway to Army TNet– DETN Hub, 3 BCs , 9 DLs, 10 CRs—gateway to Army TNetAir National Guard Air National Guard – 1 UL (2 Ch), 191 DLs, 338 CRs– 1 UL (2 Ch), 191 DLs, 338 CRsAir Force Reserve Air Force Reserve – DETN Hub, 2 BCs, 50 DLs, 86 CRs– DETN Hub, 2 BCs, 50 DLs, 86 CRsDefense Equal Opportunity Mgt Institute Defense Equal Opportunity Mgt Institute – DETN Hub, 1 BC– DETN Hub, 1 BCDefense Logistics Agency Defense Logistics Agency – DETN Hub, 5 BCs, 23 DLs, 26 CRs– DETN Hub, 5 BCs, 23 DLs, 26 CRsUS Navy US Navy – DETN Hub, 2 DLs, 2 CRs—gateway to Navy Learning Network– DETN Hub, 2 DLs, 2 CRs—gateway to Navy Learning NetworkDefense Finance & Accounting Service Defense Finance & Accounting Service – DETN Hub, 1 BC – DETN Hub, 1 BC
UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroomUL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom
Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense
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Federal Executive AgenciesFederal Executive Agencies
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration – 1 UL (1 Ch), 1 BC, 125 DLs, 162 CRs– 1 UL (1 Ch), 1 BC, 125 DLs, 162 CRs
Department of JusticeDepartment of Justice — 1 UL (3ch) , 183 DLs, 506 CRs — 1 UL (3ch) , 183 DLs, 506 CRs
Fish & Wildlife Service (DOI)Fish & Wildlife Service (DOI) — 1 uplink (1ch) – 46 DLs, 46 CRs— 1 uplink (1ch) – 46 DLs, 46 CRs
National Park Service (DOI)National Park Service (DOI) — shared uplink (F&WL) - 235 DLs, 235 CRs — shared uplink (F&WL) - 235 DLs, 235 CRs
National Indian Programs Training Center (DOI) National Indian Programs Training Center (DOI) – 1 UL, 1 BC, DLs TBD– 1 UL, 1 BC, DLs TBD
Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ) Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ) – 1 UL, 1 BC– 1 UL, 1 BC
Department of Energy – 2 DLs, 2 CRs
UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroomUL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom
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Federal Judiciary AgenciesFederal Judiciary Agencies
US CourtsUS Courts — 1 UL (2 Ch), 2 BCs, 325 DLs, 390 CRs — 1 UL (2 Ch), 2 BCs, 325 DLs, 390 CRs
Federal Judicial CenterFederal Judicial Center && US Sentencing CommissionUS Sentencing Commission
UL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroomUL: uplink Ch: channel BC: broadcast center CR: classroom
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Medical TrainingMedical Training Aircraft MaintenanceAircraft Maintenance Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering Homeland DefenseHomeland Defense Pollution & Hazardous Waste MgtPollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt Biological TerrorismBiological Terrorism Fiscal & Contract LawFiscal & Contract Law Federal Employees Health BenefitsFederal Employees Health Benefits Multicultural TrainingMulticultural Training
Medical TrainingMedical Training Aircraft MaintenanceAircraft Maintenance Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering Homeland DefenseHomeland Defense Pollution & Hazardous Waste MgtPollution & Hazardous Waste Mgt Biological TerrorismBiological Terrorism Fiscal & Contract LawFiscal & Contract Law Federal Employees Health BenefitsFederal Employees Health Benefits Multicultural TrainingMulticultural Training
A few example courses . . .A few example courses . . .
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GSA Contract with AT&TGSA Contract with AT&T
GETNGETNGalaxy 26Galaxy 26
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Telstar 6Telstar 6
Galaxy 26
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Digital Video Satellite NetworkDigital Video Satellite Network
ComponentsComponents
ITV CLASSROOM ITV CLASSROOM
ITV
DOWNLINKDOWNLINK(RECEIVE)(RECEIVE)
PowerVuPowerVuDigital DecoderDigital Decoder
ACCESSACCESS
UPLINK (TRANSMIT)
Digital Encoder
STUDIO/TV STUDIO/TV CLASSROOMCLASSROOM
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.
Atlanta GAAtlanta GA
Technicolor, Inc.Technicolor, Inc.Network Operations CenterNetwork Operations Center
AUDIOAUDIORETURN RETURN
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What are GETN’s major features?What are GETN’s major features?
Commercially available technologyCommercially available technologyCompressed Digital Video 1.5-to-2.5+ MbpsCompressed Digital Video 1.5-to-2.5+ MbpsFull motion, high-quality signal Full motion, high-quality signal Multiple channels per satellite transponderMultiple channels per satellite transponderContracted network management Contracted network management Conditional access managementConditional access managementContracted maintenanceContracted maintenancePush-to-talk audio conferencing or keypadPush-to-talk audio conferencing or keypad
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AT Products AT Products Audioconferencing SystemAudioconferencing System
Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint Simple, push-to-talk, multipoint conferencing conferencing
Single phone lineSingle phone lineFree, open exchangeFree, open exchangeOne mic for every two studentsOne mic for every two students
One TouchOne Touch
• Speed-dial, multipoint Speed-dial, multipoint conferencing conferencing
• Integrated microphone, control Integrated microphone, control and response keys allow and response keys allow participants to ask and answer participants to ask and answer questionsquestions
• Instructor acknowledges request Instructor acknowledges request and activates student mic and activates student mic
• Allows for student polling Allows for student polling • One of two brands used by GETNOne of two brands used by GETN
• Speed-dial, multipoint Speed-dial, multipoint conferencing conferencing
• Integrated microphone, control Integrated microphone, control and response keys allow and response keys allow participants to ask and answer participants to ask and answer questionsquestions
• Instructor acknowledges request Instructor acknowledges request and activates student mic and activates student mic
• Allows for student polling Allows for student polling • One of two brands used by GETNOne of two brands used by GETN
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• Interactive Television network that has global Interactive Television network that has global reach (thousands of classrooms accross reach (thousands of classrooms accross CONUS, and links worldwide)CONUS, and links worldwide)
• Interoperable with 18 Federal Government Interoperable with 18 Federal Government Agencies—over 2,300 sites in commonAgencies—over 2,300 sites in common
• Preserves academic quality--Supports all levels Preserves academic quality--Supports all levels of learningof learning
• Meets learning objectives that require high-Meets learning objectives that require high-quality video and high levels of interactivity quality video and high levels of interactivity
• Out-of-pocket costs for ITV is typically 10% cost Out-of-pocket costs for ITV is typically 10% cost of travel & per diem for in residence—and ROI of travel & per diem for in residence—and ROI is immediate!is immediate!
What is the “GETN advantage?”What is the “GETN advantage?”
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• Responsive to frequent changes & updatesResponsive to frequent changes & updates• Simple course conversion & rapid Simple course conversion & rapid
disseminationdissemination• Low dropout rates Low dropout rates • Supports other high-bandwidth applications Supports other high-bandwidth applications
(file transfer, computer-based instruction)—(file transfer, computer-based instruction)—bypasses the Internet—not impeded by bypasses the Internet—not impeded by network firewalls network firewalls
• In synch with trend in industry best practices of In synch with trend in industry best practices of using blended media approachesusing blended media approaches
What is the “GETN advantage?”What is the “GETN advantage?”
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GETN members belong to the . . . GETN members belong to the . . .
Government Alliance for Government Alliance for Training & Education by Training & Education by
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Effective & Efficient
Effective . . . Effective . . .
Efficient . . .Efficient . . .Anytime . . .Anytime . . .
Anywhere . . .Anywhere . . .
NOW!NOW!
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