Open Learning Jan-June -2010 - An Awareness Magazine

tuojh&twu <strong>2010</strong> eqDr f'k{kk <strong>Open</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>Jan</strong>uary-<strong>June</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Dear Learner, You will be happy to know that the National Institute of <strong>Open</strong> Schooling (NIOS), using open and distance learning (ODL) mode of education, with over 1.6 million learners on roll has emerged as the largest open schooling system in the world. It is catering to the educational needs of the learners in the country and abroad by offering <strong>Open</strong> Basic Education, Secondary, Senior Secondary and Vocational Education courses. NIOS harnesses the power and potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the benefit of its learners. The on-line admission (Ni-on), On-Demand Examination System (ODES), Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), and Learners' Support Centre (LSC) with toll free number are some significant ICT enabled ventures of NIOS. NIOS Media Programmes are telecast and broadcast through Gyan Darshan and Gyan Vani. NIOS has initiated steps to start its mega projects of setting up of a TV channel known as Secondary and Vocational Education Channel and Community Radio Stations to facilitate the distance education learners in their studies at school level. I hope, you are taking advantage of ICT based support services of the NIOS and using the learning material specially developed for you. In addition to the Self <strong>Learning</strong> Material, the '<strong>Open</strong> <strong>Learning</strong>' <strong>Magazine</strong> is provided to you as additional enrichment input. A variety of articles such as India-A Country Rich in Biodiversity, Environment, Educational Thoughts of Dr. D.S. Kothari, Neglected Youth, How to Read Text Books to Improve Your Grades, Make Multiplication Easy, The Interesting and Amazing World of Insects, E-learning, Learing to Live Together and some other articles written by seasoned writers have been included in this issue of the magazine. I hope, the articles included in this magazine will make a joyful reading experience for you and inspire you to read more. I am happy that you have joined the fraternity of NIOS, the mega institute offering school education programmes through open and distance learning mode of education in the country. I wish you a very bright future and success in life. (S.S. Jena) Chairman, NIOS i