FUNCTION of an IV UNIT

     University of Bristol

     Description

     This product is an A4 booklet covering the key areas involved
     in implementing and running an interactive video unit with
     suggestions for success and failure.

     Target audience

     The booklet is intended for people who want to deliver
     computer based learning (CBL) material to many users.  It may
     also be useful for anyone already delivering CBL material in
     this way.

     Objectives

     The booklet is intended to guide the reader through some of
     the key decisions which need to be made when setting up and
     running a CBL facility.  It will help the reader establish a
     successful and popular unit and suggests some of the pitfalls
     to be avoided.


     Contents

     The interactive video unit at Bristol Medical School was setup
     in 1987.  The importance of senior management attitudes is
     discussed, followed by sections on the day to day functions,
     support for other departments, creation of learning material,
     evaluation, access, use by students and, finally, guidance on
     initial funding requests.

     Producer

     This booklet was written by :-
     Mr Kim Whittlestone
     Educational Technology Service,
     University of Bristol,
     Royal Fort Annexe,
     Bristol       BS8 1UJ,
     Tel:  0272 303500
     fax:  0272 255985
     e-mail:  ets@uk.ac.bristol.

     To order please contact:-
                              Jean Burgan
                              CVCP/ USDU
                              Level 6
                              University House
                              Sheffield, S10 2NT
                              Tel :- 0742 768555 ext 4211
                              e-mail  j.burgan@sheffield.ac.uk

     Price to UK Higher Education :- 3.75
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