Starlink is an agency of the Texas Association of Community Colleges and the oldest satellite and Internet-based educational network in the country. The Starlink network currently provides regular professional development programs to ACC and over 100 member colleges and universities in sixteen states.
To check the availability of Starlink teleconferences, visiting the Workshop & Event Registration web site.
Note: To view current Starlink programming, visit the Starlink home page at http://www.starlinktraining.org.
Teleconference & Webcast Viewing
Teleconferences
- Live teleconferences via satellite may be viewed at their scheduled time at the Highland Business Center (HBC) in room 103.6. Questions and interaction with presenters are usually available by phone, fax, and email.
- Information and handout packets will be available and there will be a facilitated discussion after the teleconference. Sign-in sheets are used to verify attendance, which will be recorded in the workshop database. There are no other requirements for professional development credit.
Internet Simulcasts & Streaming Video
- Starlink will simulcast each live, satellite-delivered teleconference on the Internet as a streaming video. A stream of the teleconference will also be available for six days following the live event. Starlink provides ACC with the Internet link and password for the streaming portion. This will be provided to interested participants along with a link to packet materials. To participate in the Internet simulcast or the six day availability of the stream, register via the workshop database at least 24 hours before the scheduled transmission. After login, do a search for Starlink Simulcast,” and register for the appropriate date.
- To obtain professional development credit for Internet simulcasts or the six day stream following, participants will need to complete a 200-word written assignment based on the presentation.
- Additional Streaming Videos Available from Starlink
Starlink has expanded the professional development offerings to include streaming videos from past teleconferences. These include:
- 12 previously broadcast teleconferences, streamed for the entire month, one program each month. Passwords are required for each month’s video program. Programs are 60-90 minutes in length. A 200 word response completes the professional development requirement. Enroll at https://www3.austincc.edu/it/workshops and search for “online” or “Starlink.” Select the monthly title of your choice.
- A number of older, previously broadcast teleconferences from the STARLINK library are available on-demand, 24/7. You may select one or more of these titles to view. 60-90 minutes in length; password protected. A 200 word response completes the professional development requirement for each title. Enroll at https://www3.austincc.edu/it/workshops and search for “online” or “Starlink.” The full workshop title is “Online: Streamed Video: Starlink: Archives.
- STARLINK satellite broadcasts, videotapes, and streaming videos are copyrighted and intended solely for use by employees of member and licensed institutions. Use by any other individual or organization is prohibited by law unless written consent is obtained from STARLINK.
- Starlink uses two formats for Internet streaming videos: Real Player and Windows Media Player, both of which are free downloads if they are not already on your computer.
