1371.35 DISTANCE LEARNING A New Tool for Communication, Meetings and Education ILLINOIS DOCUMENTS HAY 2 4 2000 ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY T he Illinois State Police is very fortu¬ nate to have the capability of conducting training through the use of Distance Learning Technology. Distance Learning combines the use of telephone lines with the images captured by video cameras. With the help of a computer, meetings and training can be conducted in a most convenient and effective manner. • Locations: The Illinois State Police Academy has Dis¬ tance Learning sites in Collinsville, Des Plaines. Marion and Springfield. The Division of Forensic Services has sites located in Chicago, Westchester. Carbondale. Fairview Fleights, Joliet, Rockford and Morton. Through Distance Learning the Illinois State Police has the ability to link with State Colleges and Universities, as well as other state agencies, via the Illinois Video network. 1 — • Convenience: Instruction can be just a phone call away. We are not limited by the classroom walls. Distance Learning can eliminate travel time and per diem. With barriers such as time, distance and limited access to education. Dis¬ tance Learning offers an effective alternative to the traditional Class¬ room. Partici¬ pants can attend at locations convenient to home and offices. • Benefit: Studies show Distance Learning boosts student achievement, improves student attitudes, spurs creative thinking and increases student retention. • Training: The Illinois State Police Academy offers specific training in the effective use of the Distance Learning Classroom as well as provides technical assistance during your video conference. • Specialties: Technical experts in specialized fields can be brought to your class via Distance Learn¬ S ing at a fraction of the cost. chedule your next meeting that requires participants from Chicago. Springfield and Collinsville... or conduct that re¬ fresher class via Distance Learning and eliminate driving and time away from home and work assignment. Receive the training you need in the most expeditious and convenient way. To schedule your next meeting that requires participants from across the state, or to receive further information concerning Distance Learning capabili¬ ties contact: Mrs. Laura Ewing Illinois State Police Academy 3700 East Lake Shore Drive Springfield, Illinois 62707 217/786-6662 or e-mail ewingla @ isphost.state.il.us ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY 3 1129 00856252 2 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-URBANA 3 0112121889114 Distance Learning George H. Ryan Governor Sam W. Nolen Douglas W. Brown Director First Deputy Director Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois ISP Central Printing Section ISP 8-26 (3/00)