From The ‘Detective Magazine’ To ‘Hill Street Blues’: A Multimedia Approach To Learning In Distance Education In Policing

The subjects in Year 2 of the Associate Degree Policing Practice (delivered by the School of Policing), have progressively evolved from the traditional methods of subject delivery to the development of a multi-media environment enhancing the teaching and learning outcomes. This multi-media approach environment directly links teaching and learning to real life situations. This paper will discuss the ‘trials and tribulations’ of both the Educational Designer and Lecturer in the development of ‘simulations’ in a multi-media learning environment specific to distance education. Further it will outline the processes involved to meet both the academic rigors expected of university delivered course as well as the expectations and needs of the organisation whom the student is employed by.