Instructional Television

Instructional Television (ITV)

Instructional Television courses are conducted using a series of pre-recorded video telecourse programs, which may be viewed in a variety of ways. Most programs are broadcast locally on cable. Videotapes for all telecourse programs are available to be viewed on campus in the ACC Media Centers, and most video programs can be rented for the semester from ACT Media, a telecourse distribution company not affiliated with ACC. Some telecourses have been streamed, and are available to be viewed online from any computer with an Internet connection. The links below provide important information about these telecourse viewing options.

Viewing Telecourses on Cable Television
Renting Telecourses from ACT Media
Watching Telecourses in ACC Media Centers
Accessing Telecourses via Streaming Media

Viewing Telecourses on Cable Television

Most ITV telecourse programs are broadcast locally on cable television through Time Warner Cable, Grande Communications, and Suddenlink Communications. Check the Cable TV Schedule for specific broadcast details for each course.

Austin Area Cable Provider Information
Cable Provider	ACC Channel	Telephone
Time Warner Cable Austin Area: Austin, Bee Cave, Cedar Park, Circle C, Lake Pointe, Rollingwood, San Leanna, Steiner Ranch, Sunset Valley, Uplands, Westlake Hills Bastrop / Smithville Burnet Central Texas: Bertram, Briarcliff, Buda, Cedar Valley, Dripping Springs, Elgin, Granada Hills, Hays, Hutto, Jonestown, Kyle, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Leander Hills, Liberty Hill, Manor, McDade, Mountain City, Northeast Hays, Point Venture, Spicewood, Taylor, Village of the Hills Lockhart San Marcos / Martindale Thorndale Thrall Wimberley	19	(512) 485-6000
Grande Communications Austin San Marcos	19	Austin: (512) 220-4600 San Marcos: (512) 878-4600
Suddenlink Communications (formerly Cox Communications) Georgetown Hutto Leander Pflugerville	10	(888) 822-5151
The ACC channel is included in the basic cable package for these providers. If you already have cable service through one of these providers, you do not need to make any additional arrangements through the cable company to view ACC ITV programming. Students who do not already have cable service may contact the cable provider in their area for installation information and fees. Students pay monthly cable charges.

Cable TV Schedule
A list of current ITV courses, with the name of each telecourse video series, and a link to the cable broadcast schedule (Telecourse Info Sheet) for the course. Also denotes the courses that are available for rental from ACT Media or to be viewed online via streaming video, as well as closed captioned (CC) telecourses.

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Renting Telecourses from ACT Media

Students have the option of renting telecourse videotapes for the semester from ACT Media, a commercial distributor not affiliated with ACC. Students are responsible for paying rental and shipping fees; contact ACT Media for pricing and rental details. Please note: BIOL 1309 Life on Earth telecourse programs are not available for rental from ACT Media. Life on Earth programs are only available in the ACC Media Centers.)

ACT Media Telecourse Rental Program
Visit the ACT Media website for information on renting telecourse programs for ACC ITV courses.

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Watching Telecourses in ACC Media Centers

Videotapes for all ITV telecourse programs are available for students to watch in the Media Centers at ACC Campuses and some of the ACC Centers. Students should check with the individual ACC Media Center for tape availability.

ACC Media Center Locations & Hours
Chart showing ACC Media Center locations and room numbers by campus, as well as hours of operation for each center.
Viewing ITV Tapes in ACC Media Centers
Additional information about watching ITV tapes in ACC Media Centers.

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Accessing Telecourses via Streaming Media

Some ITV telecourses are available as streamed videos, and may be viewed online from a computer with Internet access. Streaming media viewing information will be provided in the syllabus, if applicable to the course. Students should contact their DL course instructor if they have questions about streaming video or problems viewing streamed ITV programs.

The links below provide additional support information for streaming media.

Streaming Media Support Website
Information about ACC's streaming media services.
Download a Streaming Media Player
ACC currently supports Real Media, Windows Media, and Quicktime streaming video formats. You can download these media players from this webpage.
Reporting Streaming Media Playback Issues
Form for ACC faculty & staff members to report streaming video playback issues.
Note: This form is for ACC Faculty/Staff use only. Students should report streaming media problems to their DL course instructor.

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