Introduction to ES-318 Communication Technology for Distance Education

Agenda 3. Blocks Details and Objectives 2. Contents of ES-318 1. Objectives of ES-318 4. How to Study ES-318

Objectives of ES-318 After studying this course you will be able to: Critically discuss the issues related to educational communication; Describe the qualities of various media used in education and their relative merits and demerits; Explain the process of educational media production; and Take active role in development of approprite media for use in distance education.

After studying this course you will be able to:

Critically discuss the issues related to educational communication;

Describe the qualities of various media used in education and their relative merits and demerits;

Explain the process of educational media production; and

Take active role in development of approprite media for use in distance education.

Overview of ES-318 Block 5 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 ES-318 Communication Technology for Distance Education

Block 1: Communication Technology Basics UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3 UNIT 4 Communication: Concepts Processes Ed Comm Barriers Growth of CT: Developments Factors Policies Applications of CT: Types Uses Skills Future of CT: Trends Assessment Networked

Objectives of Block 1 After studying this block you will be able to: identify and explain the various issues in communication; describe the growth of communication technology; apply communication technology effectively in education and training; and analyse the future trends of communication technology.

After studying this block you will be able to:

identify and explain the various issues in communication;

describe the growth of communication technology;

apply communication technology effectively in education and training; and

analyse the future trends of communication technology.

Block 2: Media in Distance Education Media in DE: Taxonomy Print & Non-print Merits & Demerits Choice Radio & Audio: Indian Scene Potentials Use Examples TV & Video: Indian Scene Potentials Use Examples UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3

Objectives of Block 2 After studying this block you will be able to: understand the role of media in distance education; choose right kind of media for your students; and exploit the potentials of audio visual media for effective learning.

After studying this block you will be able to:

understand the role of media in distance education;

choose right kind of media for your students; and

exploit the potentials of audio visual media for effective learning.

Block 3: Audio and Video Production (Part A)‏ A/V Prod.: Process Planning Design HR Language of Television: Basic shots Cues Command Scriptwriting: Formats Process Scripting UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3

Objectives of Block 3 After studying this block you will be able to: understand the system approach and how it is applied in media production process; describe the audio-video production process; use the language of television for effective communication with media personnel; and develop workable scripts for audio and video programmes.

After studying this block you will be able to:

understand the system approach and how it is applied in media production process;

describe the audio-video production process;

use the language of television for effective communication with media personnel; and

develop workable scripts for audio and video programmes.

Block 4: Audio and Video Production (Part B)‏ UNIT 1 UNIT 2 Skills and Resources: Sound Graphics Camera Microphones Production: Process Studio Out door Rehearsal Reece Editing

Objectives of Block 4 After studying this block you will be able to: analyse a final script and convert it into production script; plan and execute production ; optimally use the technical resources available, such as graphics, camera, sound and lighting; record programmes in studio as well as field without difficulty; and appreciate the role of editing and sequence the shots for editing and capsuling of programme.

After studying this block you will be able to:

analyse a final script and convert it into production script;

plan and execute production ;

optimally use the technical resources available, such as graphics, camera, sound and lighting;

record programmes in studio as well as field without difficulty; and

appreciate the role of editing and sequence the shots for editing and capsuling of programme.

Block 5: Computers and Communication Networks Computers: CAL CML CBT Multimedia Computer media in DE Satellite: Concepts Terrestrial vs Satellite Telecon Types Telephone Internet: Concepts Services Networks WWW WBT/ e-Learning Implications UNIT 1 UNIT 2 UNIT 3

Objectives of Block 5 After studying this block you will be able to: consider the use of computer in distance education; explain and discuss the potentialities of computers; describe the various kinds of computer technology available for teaching-learning purposes; discuss the use of satellite technology in distance education; and explain the potentialities of the Internet for distance education.

After studying this block you will be able to:

consider the use of computer in distance education;

explain and discuss the potentialities of computers;

describe the various kinds of computer technology available for teaching-learning purposes;

discuss the use of satellite technology in distance education; and

explain the potentialities of the Internet for distance education.

How to Study ES-318 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Skimming through the whole course and blocks Identify the key areas based on the objectives Prepare a plan of study Reading the content and working through the self-assessment Questions Periodic completion of assignments Attendance in counselling sessions Discussion with colleagues and other learners Finding and reading other materials Review of the units

Skimming through the whole course and blocks

Identify the key areas based on the objectives

Prepare a plan of study

Reading the content and working through the self-assessment Questions

Periodic completion of assignments

Attendance in counselling sessions

Discussion with colleagues and other learners

Finding and reading other materials

Review of the units

How to Write Assignments/ TEE First read and work on the blocks, before attempting to do assignments Analyse the questions before writing (Factual/ Critical/Process)‏ Prepare an outline of your response. Focus on the response without bluffing or copying from the text It is important to write in your own words. Be precise and within 10% more or less of the word limit.

First read and work on the blocks, before attempting to do assignments

Analyse the questions before writing (Factual/ Critical/Process)‏

Prepare an outline of your response.

Focus on the response without bluffing or copying from the text

It is important to write in your own words.

Be precise and within 10% more or less of the word limit.

Thank you Your comments and questions are welcome.

Your comments and questions are welcome.