Knowledge Network

Introduction
Live Classroom
Receive Site Classroom
Cable Television Section
This Semester’s Knowledge Network Schedule

Introduction

Knowledge Network courses are delivered as live, interactive courses received at various sites in the Treasure Valley and as cable TV courses. All Knowledge Network classes are time and location specific, meaning that you are required to attend class in-person and/or take exams in-person as required. Main campus courses are transmitted via one-way video and two-way audio to sites listed in the class schedule. Site-based students interact "live" with the on-campus class. Cable sections are available to CableOne subscribers ONLY and students view them in the comfort of their homes.

The model below explains the Knowledge Network process visually:

KNet Model

Live Classroom

Description:: Students attend lectures and take exams in the in-person section of the Knowledge Network class held on the Boise campus in the Simplot Micron (SM) Building, room 118 or 116. From this classroom, class proceedings are transmitted via microwave to specific receive sites, corporate classrooms, and local cable television. In this classroom, the instructor and students communicate with receive sites via one-way video and two-way audio.

Requirements for Students:: Mandatory class attendance on the Boise campus, in the Simplot-Micron Building (SM), room 116 or 118, participate in discussions, complete all assignments, and take scheduled exams.; Participation in classroom discussions and verbal interaction with classmates, the instructor, and students at the receive sites.; Timely completion of readings, assignments, and exams as scheduled. Attendance at any required co-requisite in-person labs. Attendance at any required exams. Final exams are proctored on the day and at the time determined by the published final exam schedule.; Possession of a Boise State student identification card for testing purposes and for access to the Albertsons Library.; Frequent access to the BroncoMail student email account assigned to every student at Boise State.; Ability to view backup videotapes for any missed classes. Students are expected to view missed classes prior to the next scheduled class. Tapes are in the Albertsons Library Curriculum Resource Center for up to three weeks after the original class date and are not available for checkout. Be prepared to present your student identification card.

Provided by Boise State University:: Classroom equipped with sound, camera, overhead projectors, recording equipment, and microwave transmission equipment. Live microwave broadcast to receive sites and CableOne cable service originates on the Boise campus.; Dedicated phone line for two-way communication between broadcast classroom and each receive site classroom.; Backup lecture videotapes (see above).

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Receive Site Classroom

Description:: At receive site classrooms, students view and hear the in-person classroom live via closed circuit, one-way television. Students in the receive site classroom communicate with the instructor and students in the live class and students at other sites via telephone communication.

Requirements for Student:: Mandatory class attendance at the receive site chosen during registration. Confirm specific requirements with your instructor.; Participation in classroom discussions and verbal interaction with classmates, the instructor, and students during the class, using a telephone at your receive site. Confirm details with your instructor.; Ability to contact the instructor independently and/or to contact the site coordinator via telephone or email in a timely manner with questions or problems.; Timely completion of readings, assignments, and exams at the receive site as scheduled. Attendance at any required co-requisite in-person labs. Final exams are proctored on the day and at the time determined by the published final exam schedule. Finals may or may not include a brief class broadcast.; Ability to gain familiarity with the classroom equipment including television receiving broadcast, telephone transmission connection, and the provided telephone used for communication with the live classroom, using directions posted in each receive site classroom.; Frequent access to the BroncoMail student email account assigned to every student at Boise State.; Possession of a Boise State student identification card for testing purposes and for access to the Albertsons Library.; Ability to tape broadcasts or view backup lecture videotapes for any missed classes. Backup videotapes are available in the Albertsons Library Curriculum Resource Center on the Boise campus for up to three weeks after the original broadcast date and are not available for checkout. Be prepared to present your student identification card to view the videotapes. Students are expected to view the missed class prior to the next scheduled class.

Provided by Boise State University:: Receive site classrooms located at Canyon County Center, West Campus, Gowen Field, Mountain Home Air Force Base, and Micron Technology (restricted to employee-only access). Classroom equipped with television, broadcast receiving telephone connection, and telephone to communicate with live classroom.; Backup lecture videotapes (see above). In the event of difficulties preventing transmission of the original class lecture, arrangements will be made to ensure access to a tape of that lecture.; Academic support provided by the site coordinator who handles assignments, exams, other course materials, and any connectivity issues. The site coordinator will troubleshoot technical difficulties, proctor exams, collect assignments, and answer questions. On the first day of class, the site coordinator will distribute a course syllabus and provide other relevant information.