2009-10 (16.6 MB) - The National Institute of Open Schooling

National Institute of Open Schooling
8. Media Support
8.0 An Overview
One of the major activities of the NIOS is to make
use of modern means of Communication and
Educational Technology in distance learning. Audio
and Video programmes are significant components
of the multi-media packages offered by NIOS for
various courses of study. The audio/video
programmes supplement and complement the other
channels of learning such as printed self learning
materials and Personal Contact Programmes (PCPs).
NIOS has developed Audio and Video programmes
for all levels of courses i.e. Open Basic Education,
Secondary, Senior Secondary and Vocational
Courses. Apart from this it has also developed general
programmes for Life Skills enhancement, advocacy
of Open Schooling and advertisement for promotional
activities.
8.1 Functions of Media Unit
• Production of Audio/Video programmes for
NIOS learners.
• Broadcast and telecast of audio/video
programmes on different channels.
• Production of audio/video spots for publicity.
• Production of multimedia programmes for NIOS
learners.
• Duplication of audio/video programmes in audio
cassettes, VCDs, DVDs and other storage
media.
• Video coverage of important functions/seminars,
workshops, etc.
8.2 Video Programmes
Most of the video programmes are produced in
English and Hindi versions. Documentary, docudrama
and other formats are used to present topics
in a simple, interesting and useful manner, so that the
learners get a clear understanding and insight into the
subject matter. The programme for languages are
produced in Hindi, English and Urdu. The duration
of video programme varies from 15 to 20 minutes.
From 1 st April, 2009 till 31 st March 2010 a total of
13 video programmes and 3 live TV programmes
were produced. Seven video programmes on
Vocational/Academic subjects are presently under
development.
8.3 Audio programmes
Media Unit has produced Audio programmes and
tutorials on several topics/themes from NIOS
curriculum. Two Audio CDs on conducting effective
Personal Contact Programmes were produced in
collaboration with Adolescent Education Programme
(AEP) during the year 2009-2010.
8.4 Multimedia programmes
During the year 2009-2010, 2 Multimedia
programmes on Physics were completed. Four
Multimedia programmes are presently under
production.
8.5 Duplication of Media programmes
With an objective of making the audio/video
programmes available to its learners, NIOS duplicates
the programmes periodically. During the Year 2009-
2010, 10,400 DVDs and 10,800 Audio CDs were
duplicated in collaboration with AEP. Another 2000
CDs. of Audio programmes on Carnatic Music were
duplicated and made available to the enrolled learners.
8.6 Capsuling
In order to feed the available time slots for telecast of
NIOS video programmes on ‘Gyan Darshan’ and
DD-I Channel, 60 capsules of the Video Programmes
were produced and sent to CIET, NCERT for
telecast.
8.7 Delivery Mechanism of Audio-
Video Programmes
• The video programmes were telecast on the
National Channel of Doordarshan (DD-1) every
Friday from 5.02 a.m. to 5.25 a.m. and on the
Educational Channel Gyan Darshan everyday
from 6:30 p.m to7:00 p.m.
• The Audio programmes were broadcast on
GyanVani (FM Channel) at 106.5 MHz every
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to
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