LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 15:10 October 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

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Satellite Based Education for Distance Education through EDUSAT

Dr. D. Nagarathinam


Abstract

Electronic Learning (E-Learning) is a type of education system where the medium of instruction (Teaching and Learning) is through computer. EduSat is a satellite designed by ISRO and it is exclusively devoted to the field of education. E-Learning refers to the use of networked Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching, delivering and learning in education anytime and anywhere. E-Learning is a broad set of applications and processes which includes web-based learning, computer based learning, multimedia learning, online learning and virtual learning.

This paper focuses on the Indian education scenario, e-Learning content preparation and presentation tools, application of e-Learning to spread education to the remote areas in India. India has launched a 1950 kg EDUSAT from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota (ISRO). In this paper, the author discusses the role of satellite, ICT infrastructure as well as various issues and challenges in usage and setting up of ICT infrastructure in distance learning for E-Learning.

Keywords: EDUSAT, e-learning, ICT (Information Communication Technology), rural India, distance learning.

Introduction

EDUSAT, launched by Indian Space Research Organisation in September, 2004, was India’s first thematic satellite dedicated exclusively for educational service to provide distance education service in remote areas of India with a total investment of Rs. 549 crores.

Information Communication Technology also known as ICT is a commonly referred to branch of Engineering. It involves the use of computers and software to operate and manage information. ICT deals with storage, data transmission, manipulation of data and retrival. Information Communication Technology uses computers and computer networks in various fields including education. It also includes other technologies that are used to distribute communication and information through telephone, television, mobile phone, multi- media, bluetooth and other telecommunication equipments in general. Various scientific and technological applications like mobile communications, Direct-to-Home services, meteorological observations, telemedicine, tele-education, disaster warning, radio networking, search and rescue operations, remote sensing and scientific studies of the space are also included.


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Dr. D. Nagarathinam, M.E., Ph.D., M.A. (English), LL.B.
Principal
Theni Kammavar Sangam College of Technology
Veerapandi
Theni-625 534 Tamilnadu
India
dnagarathinam1960@gmail.com

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