Vol. 12 No. 11 November 2011 Consortium for Educational Communication An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission on Electronic Media editorial board Dr. Jabbar Patel Prof. M. Anandakrishnan Dr. T. R. Kem Dr. Rajendra Mishra contents Highlights of the Month 3 Synopsis of the Month 4 Telecast Schedules: Vyas Channel 7 Media Tape Library 14 EDUSAT Schedule 15 Activities of CEC and 17 Media Centres Mail Box 18 chief editor Dr. T. R. Kem executive editor Dr. R. Mishra The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) through its 18 Educational Multimedia Research Centres located across the country play vital role in producing the educational programmes targeted on undergraduate students studying in various parts of the country. These programmes, produced in Hindi and English, are telecast daily on 24 hours Vyas Higher Education Channel, DD Plus DTH platform and also on other educational satellite channel. The CEC is vested with the responsibility of coordinating the management, research and production of the programmes at the Media Centres. Besides being the nodal body for E-content development scheme of UGC and NME-ICT, started by MHRD in 2008. Once in a year, the CEC organizes Educational Video Competition. The 1 st UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition was organized in the year 1988 in Delhi. The annual UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition is meant
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Vol. 12 No. 11 November 2011Consortium for
EducationalCommunication
An Inter-UniversityCentre of
University GrantsCommission on
Electronic Media
editorial boardDr. Jabbar Patel
Prof. M. AnandakrishnanDr. T. R. Kem
Dr. Rajendra Mishra
contentsHighlights of the Month 3Synopsis of the Month 4Telecast Schedules:
Vyas Channel 7Media Tape Library 14EDuSAT Schedule 15Activities of CEC and 17
Media CentresMail Box 18
chief editorDr. T. R. Kem
executive editorDr. R. Mishra
The University Grants Commission (UGC) and Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) through its 18 Educational Multimedia Research Centres located across the country play vital role in producing the educational programmes targeted on undergraduate students studying in various parts of the country. These programmes, produced in Hindi and English, are telecast daily on 24 hours
Vyas Higher Education Channel, DD Plus DTH platform and also on other educational satellite channel. The CEC is vested with the responsibility of coordinating the management, research and production of the programmes at the Media Centres. Besides being the nodal body for E-content development scheme of UGC and NME-ICT, started by MHRD in 2008.
Once in a year, the CEC organizes Educational Video Competition. The 1st UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition was organized in the year 1988 in Delhi. The annual UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition is meant
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to nurture, encourage and recognize excellence in educational video programme production as well as E-content development. To start with, the Competition was restricted only for the productions of UGC Media Centres. However, to encourage the producers of other institutions including individuals, the competition was made open to all citizens and organizations of India as well as for foreign producers till the year 2008. However, from 20th Video Competition, the competition has been made open only to educational institutions of India for educational program production category. For e-content development category, the contribution is open to all individuals and citizens including foreign entries.
CEC also instituted an award for Life Time Achievement in Educational Communication which has been named as “Vikram Sarabhai Award on Educational Communication”. In the last 9 years this award has been given to Fr. Gaston Roberge, Eminent Media Personality, Prof. E.V. Chitnis, former Director, Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, Prof. Yash Pal, Eminent Educationist, National Professor, Prof. Vijaya Mulay, Eminent Media Personality, Mr. Kiran Contd. on Page 16
S. Karnik, former President NASSCOM, Mr. Shyam Benegal, Eminent Film maker, Prof. J.V. Narlikar, Eminent Astrophysicist, Prof. A. Balasubramanian, Director, Culture and Cultural Relations, Pondicherry University and Sh. Sam Pitroda, Advisor, Prime Minister of India. This year’s award will be announced later. The lifetime award from 2008 contains a citation, a trophy, a shawl and cash prize of Rs.1.50 lac.
All the other awards contain cash prize, a trophy, which is, stylized form of veena and a certificate of excellence.
For 21st Video Competition we received 127 entries for 10 Awards in various categories which includes, Best Educational Programme of the year, Best E-content programme of the year, Best Formative Research, Best Script, Best Camera Work, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Graphic/ Animation/ Special Effects, Best Programme for Animation, Best Video production of the year by students studying in Mass Communication, Journalism, Film/TV and allied professional courses in an Indian Educational Institution.
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HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2011
The following Eminent Persons Series of Lectures on Subjects mentioned below will be shown on ‘Vyas Channel’
Day Subject Series No. of Lectures Title of Lectures
Monday Maths Lecture Series 4 Mechanics
TuesdayHistory Lecture Series 5 Bhartiya Itihaas Evam Sanskriti
Eco./Commerce Lecture Series 2 Intellectual Property Rights
WednesdayHome Science Lecture Series 2 Aahar Evam Poshan
Political Science Lecture Series 2 Political Sociology
ThursdaySociology Lecture Series 4 Gandhi Katha
Physics Lecture Series 3 Iron Age Super Conductivity
FridayChemistry Lecture Series 2 Pre-Quantum Chemistry
Psychology Lecture Series 5 Phenomenology and Existentialism
FIX POINT CHART
Days/Timings
5.30-7.30, 11.30-1.30 17.30-19.30, 0.30-1.30
7.30-9.30, 13.30-15.30 19.30-21.30, 1.30-3.30
9.30-11.30, 15.30-17.30 21.30-22.30, 3.30-5.30
Band would be blended with programme on
Monday Maths Fine Arts Geography India for the World
Tuesday Economics & Commerce History Zoology Heritage India
Wednesday Political Science Home Science Botany Contemporary Issues
Thursday Physics Sociology Language & Literature Women Empowerment
Friday Physiology Chemistry Education Guru Devo Bhava
Saturday Functional English Environmental ScienceAnthropology/Medical Science
Hall of Inspiration
Sunday Music, Art & Culture Technology Career Watch Window to the World
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1st NOVEMBER, 2011 The Untrodden Niches Ranganathittu bird sancturay near mysore is a home for many exotic birds. The migratory birds visit the sancturay from all over the world. The programme focuses on various species of birds which flock the sancturay for breeding purposes. The programme was made with the help of the students.
2nd NOVEMBER, 2011 Human RightsIn this programme former Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer says ‘it is absolutely necessary for the youth of the country to know in some depth something about universal human rights’. He also says the origin, development and the necessity of human rights.
3rd NOVEMBER, 2011 Bookfare: Electronic Books Over the ages, human race has evolved means to preserve and communicate information and knoweldge.
The egyptian invented writing 5000 years ago, the invention of the printed book in Europe 500 years ago has extended reach of the printed word.In the 20th century books are not just words on the page. With audio tapes, CD Roms and the world wide web the book has truley come of age.This episode scans the world of electronoic books.
4th NOVEMBER, 2011 Chemfun – Silver MirrorOrganic compunds having a (-CHO) functional group are known as aldehydes. These compunds are highly reactive and are used in inoganic synthesis for various applications. Out of a number of reactions of the aldehyde group, two reactions pertaining to the action of metal ions have been demonstrated. In one case a reagent known as Tollen's reagent is used whereas the other reaction involves copper ions.
5th NOVEMBER, 2011 A Glass of MilkMilk is a nutritive beverage which is most commonly used. This episode discusses in detail regarding its physical & chemical structure, its composition, its types, its history, its consumption in India, its production in India as well as its distribution.
6th NOVEMBER, 2011 An Ancient Getaway Nestled at the foothills of the Aravalli and blanketed
NOVEMBER, 2011 SYNOPSIS
by dense forests, 'Polo' was once the escape route for kings for the Idar and Patan Kingdoms. It is spread over an area of 10 kms. Magnificent Shiv and Jain temples built between the 11th and 15th century are found here. These temples boast of varied architectural influences and exemplify regional patterns. Its flora and fauna, much of which remains unsullied to this day, augment polo's architectural beauty. This symbiotic relationship has contributed to Polo's haunting beauty.
Natural splendor and exquisite human efforts encased in solitude make Polo philosophical in spirit. The documentary attempts at capturing this elusive beauty of Polo.
7th NOVEMBER, 2011 Kalighat PaintingThis lecture - presentation by noted art-historian Prof. Pranabranjan Ray explores the remarkable visual world of the 'Kalighat School' of painting from Bengal with it's vivid evocation of the emerging urban culture of 19th century Kolkata. This form of painting developed and thrived at the market place around the Kali temple of Kalighat.
Prof. Ray delves into this fascinating world and the social undercurrent borne out of the tension between colonial/Victorian values and the 'amoral' world of the vibrant street culture. He also attempts to look for elements of 'modernity' in this school of painting, which was once perceived as 'low-art' in the mainstream art tradition of Bengal.
8th NOVEMBER, 2011 Effective Business Meetings The expert begins the lecture with the definition of a 'Meeting', followed by the explanation of three different categories of meetings such a information sharing meetings, problem solving & decision making and ritual meetings. Each category is briefly explained later. Also three steps of conducting any meeting are explained in this lecture.
9th NOVEMBER, 2011 Wired Generation In this we have shown the involvement/attachment of young generation with the latest electronic gadgets. Here we have discuss the merits & demerits of these gadgets with the help of Educationalist, Neurologist and management expects.
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10th NOVEMBER, 2011 Atomic Model In this lecture Prof. Raka Dabhade has explained what exactly atom is. She also explained what exactly atom is. She also explained what atomic model is. Prof. Raka Dab hade also discussed about experiments related to atomic models and how today atomic model come into existing is.
11th NOVEMBER, 2011 Value Oriented Leadership The programme focuses on the role that a leader has to play in the modern society, the essential attributes of leadership, the challenges thrown up for leaders in the face of ever changing internal and external environments, and society's responsibility towards nurturing the values which contribute for the making of an effective leader.
12th NOVEMBER, 2011 Loktak Lake in Peril This programme deals with a unique lake in Manipur and the dangers that it faces in the face of modernization and ‘development’.
13th NOVEMBER, 2011 Sound of Voices Western classical music has developed into a very complex and interesting art form. It has branched out into numerous forms and directions.With the introduction of musical instruments,the possibilities became greater for the composers.But where did it all originate? What are the different forms? See it in this programme.
14th NOVEMBER, 2011 A Question of ProofMathematics is considered to be the purest form of logic.Mathematics has its own way of arriving at theories. There theories do not change with time or culture like theories, social sciences or even theology. Where does the stability of mathematical theories lie? This programme takes up just one theory and demonstrated it.
15th NO VEMBER, 2011 Business EthicsThe lecturer has discussed briefly about the Ethics that one should follow while in business. He also states some good examples of big Companies running successfully in India. He gives definitions of profit and profiteering.
16th NOVEMBER, 2011 Oxygen and Life This is the Ist programme in the series on oxygen.
Thisepisode deals with life supporting properties of oxygenThe viewer gets acquainted with the fundamentals of theprocess of respiration in every living cell.Programmeincludes a discussion about anaerobic respiration. Theenergy released in aerobic and anaerobic process is com-pared.END:Although O2 is vital for survival it is equa-lly deadly 'coz of oxidative damage it causes to cells
17th NOVEMBER, 2011 Surface Tension – 1This programme explains the phenomenon of Surface Tension with the help of experiments and graphic animation. The programme also explains how the phenomenon of Surface Tension helps us in our daily life.
18th NOVEMBER, 2011Learning to Be Every society tries to impart knowledge and learning to their children. The modern society has formed institutions for this purpose. We call them schools and colleges. Learning and education are now taken to mean the same thing. But is that true? Does our present day educational system teach our children to be truly learned persons? Who is a learned person? What is the function of the educational system at the moment? The views of the teachers is expressed by Mrs. S. Sengupta. The students too are given a chance to express their views in this programme.
19th NOVEMBER, 2011 Corals The programme on coral reefs portrays the importance and the need for protection of coral reefs. Such an effort will be difficult without widespread understanding of these complex and fragile ecosystems and the important role that they play in maintaining the equilibrium of the marine environment.
Dr. A. Balasubramanian, an authority on environmental science, with a number of books on the subject to his credit, is an eminent Professor at University of Mysore. Prof. A Balasubramanian has explicitly given an overview on coral reefs and the intricate characteristics of this delicate ecosystem.
20th NOVEMBER, 2011 Paithani In a small village of Maharashtra, Paithan, an exquisite sari is being weaved since the Satvahan period.
This programme features the history of Paithani sari, the process of its making, its traditional designs and its various aspects.
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21st NOVEMBER, 2011 Ragamala PaintingsIndian artistic tradition is perhaps the oldest in the world. Ragmala paintings is a confluence of different artistic strands. Miniature painting and classical music. Both enrich each other Ragamala Paintings are the visual interpretation of moods and modes of Indian classical music to capture and comrehend devine qualities of music each melody was considered as sound form. The paintings are given names of ragas. This programme attempts to appreciate this unique tradition of painting.
22nd NOVEMBER, 2011 Saving the Sea TurtlesThe family of sea turtles forms a vital link in the marine ecosystem. Of the various species of sea turtles nesting along the coast of Indian seas, the most numerous is the Olive Ridley which is an endangered species facing extinction. In Kerala, the three Kilometer long beach of Kolavippalam nearby Calicut city forms one of the favourite nesting grounds of Olive Ridleys. The programme depicts the story of a group of youngsters from Kolavippalam, who devote themselves to the cause of protecting sea turtles. Until recently most of the eggs and hatchlings were being destroyed by men or non-human predators. These youngsters carefully collect the eggs from the turtles' nests and transfer them to specially constructed hatcheries for safe incubation. After hatching , the hatchlings are released into the sea. The selfless service of these youngsters obviously go a long way in preserving ecosystem. The programme has been structured in such a way as to motivate everybody else to do their little bit towards the same end.
23rd NOVEMBER, 2011 Agri Heritage This is about organic farming and the research work in this field by the Asian Agri History Foundation leaded by Dr.Y.L Nene Various issues regarding agriculture have been discussed.
24th NOVEMBER, 2011 My Teacher: Birefringence or Double RefractionThe programme deals with birefrigence or double refraction. The birefrigence is clearly explained with the help of a few experiments. The presence of two refracted rays for one incident ray in the case of materials like calcite and quartz is demonstrated. Nicol and wollaston polarizes are also shown.
25th NOVEMBER, 2011 Dusk At Dawn The film deals with the communication pattern that took
place from educated to uneducated at Andheri – the village where the total eclipse was visible. It is shown how years of myths and superstitions were wiped away in the light of science communication.
26th NOVEMBER, 2011 The Healing TouchThe concepts of nursing and human caring are centuries old. Here in this programme we have dealt with the profession of nursing in the new millennium and the relevance of human caring. What is nursing all about? What does it take to be a nurse? Nursing education and scope & opportunities in the field of nursing.
27th NOVEMBER, 2011 The Endearing AlloyBell-metal, known in eastern India as kansa, was perhaps the most widely used alloy traditionally used to make utensils. In spite of stiff competition from aluminium and 'stainless steel' this alloy has a thriving market because of its use in making small vessels and other ritual items used especially in traditional Hindu ceremonies. The programme is an attempt to document this age-old technique of our indigenous metallurgy - the art of forging bell metals. It explores the two main traditions of bell-metal making - the cast and non-cast methods still prevalent in many parts of rural Bengal. It also probes the larger forces that are transforming this individual skill based tradition to an automation-based industrial production.
28th NOVEMBER, 2011 Earthquake The programme deals with the after effects of earthquake, basically the data related to magnitude and intensity which is required inturn to study the earthquake and to rate the damages because of the earthquake.
29th NOVEMBER, 2011 Corporate Governance The lecturer has discussed briefly the meaning of Corporate Governance. It means responsible behavior on the part of the business. Governance here refers to the smooth functioning of the system at any company.
30th NOVEMBER, 2011 Unsung Services Household services like those of milk man, newspaper vendor, maid servant and domestic gas service that help to serve society and require to be noticed for their importance and value.
The Directory And The Coupd'etat of • 18th Bramaire
Dyslexia: The Hidden Handicap• Unsung Services•
Economics 0730 / 13301930 / 0130
Advertising and Sales Promotion - 8.1.1.B • : Human Resource Management – B
Political. Sci. India's Look : East Policy - Australia and Japan•
0800 / 14002000 / 0200
Corporate Governance• Nuclear Issue: The Indian Standard•
0830 / 14302030 / 0230
Intellectual Property Rights – I• Human Rights and Indian Constitution – 1• The Role of United Nations in Developing • Countries – II
0900 / 15002100 / 0300
Innovation Management• Human Rights : Give Us Back Our Childhood• Glimpses of Freedom Beginning of Gandhian Era•
Zoology 0930 / 15302130 / 0330
Hanuman Langoors : In their Habitat• Rabbit Farming•
Botany/Agr. Floriculture: Pests and Diseases•
1000 / 16002200 / 0400
The Mammalian Heart – I• Mangrove – Facts and Policies• The Guardian of Herbs: K. P. Krishnan•
1030 / 16302230 / 0430
Insect Migration• Fresh Water Aqua Culture – Learning to • Grow with Fish – 1
Introduction To Floriculture – Tulips•
1100 / 17002300 / 0500
Types and Structure of Blood Cell – II• Golden Shower•
Marsilea : Important Features and Life Cycle•
CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONMEDIA TAPE LIBRARY, NEW ADDITIONS TO CEC KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES
SI.No. Title of the Programme Tape No. Duration SubjectECAL1 Advertising and sales promotion 3.4.1 : testing - I ECAL/PD/31712 29'00" MarketingAMAD2 UGC lecture series in computer science "Computer networks Part-XXXIII EMAD/PD/1081 30'31" Computer science3 UGC lecture series in Philosophy "Professional ethics" Part - XXVIII EMAD/PD/1092 32'45" Enrichment4 UGC lecture series in Philosophy "Professional ethics" Part - XXIX EMAD/PD/1093 29'17" Philosophy5 UGC lecture series in computer science "Computer Networks" Part - XXXVIII EMAD/PD/1098 29'44" Computer science6 UGC lecture series in computer science "Computer Networks" Part - XXXIX EMAD/PD/1099 31'03" Computer science
Coostal Disasters, Part - II 29'33" Geography/Env.Sci.ESRI7 Phytophthora ESRI/PD/3 24'36" Botany8 Agaricus : iImportant features of life History Ep.1 ESRI/PD/5 24'13" BotanyMDEL9 Crime reporting Part - 1 MDEL/B3/593 28'47" Mass CommunicationEMYS10 The magma EMYS/B3/490 20'26" Geology11 Oceanography - origin of Ocean basins - episode - 3 EMYS/B3/496 30'22" Geology12 Oceanography - Ocean Morphology and rlief-episode - 4 EMYS/B3/497 28'00" Geology13 Social geography, ancient civilization episode - 4 EMYS/B3/499 25'46" Geography14 Social geography the geographic Perspective social science aspects episode - 5 EMYS/B3/500 27'41" GeographyESAG15 Tidant Prakriya - 67 ESAG/B6/65 14'14" Language16 Tidant Prakriya - 68 ESAG/B6/65 18'10" Language17 Tidant Prakriya - 69 ESAG/B6/65 18'09" Language18 Tidant Prakriya - 70 ESAG/B6/69 16'35" Language19 Tidant Prakriya - 71 ESAG/B6/69 16'47" Language20 Tidant Prakriya - 72 ESAG/B6/69 18'39" Language21 Tidant Prakriya - 73 ESAG/B6/70 15'55" Language22 Tidant Prakriya - 74 ESAG/B6/70 17'51" Language23 Tidant Prakriya - 75 ESAG/B6/70 17'42" Language
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CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
Tentative SCHEDULE for Live lecture on VYAS Channel and on EDUSAT network November, 2011
Day/Date Time Subject/Theme Topic Resource Person "Teaching End"
01/11/2011 Tuesday
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
02/11/11 Wednesday
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
03/11/11 Thursday
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
04/11/11 Friday
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
"07/11/11 Monday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Holiday
"08/11/11 Tuesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
"09/11/11 Wednesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
"10/11/11 Thursday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Holiday
"11/11/11 Friday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Transmission from EFLU,Hyderabad yet to be finalised EFLU,Hyderabad
"14/11/11 Monday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Language Study Language and Media Dr Madhukar Gangadhar CEC
"15/11/11 Tuesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Library Science Effective use of Library, Journals and online materials for Research
purposesDr Loksesh Sharma CEC
"16/11/11 Wednesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Library Science Effective use of Library, Journals and online materials for Research
purposesDr Loksesh Sharma
"17/11/11 Thursday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Library Science Effective use of Library, Journals and online materials for Research
purposesDr Ajay Kumar Singh CEC
"18/11/11 Friday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Library Science Effective use of Library, Journals and online materials for Research
purposesDr Ajay Kumar Singh CEC
"21/11/11 Monday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Politics and Indian Constitution
Society,Civil Society and Political Parties Dr Amit Sharma CEC
"22/11/11 Tuesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Politics and Indian Constitution
Democracy and Constitutionalism in India Dr M. P. Singh CEC
"23/11/11 Wednesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Politics and Indian Constitution
Democracy and Constitutionalism in India Dr M. P. Singh CEC
"24/11/11 Thursday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Politics and Indian Constitution
Democracy and Constitutionalism in India Dr J.N Sinha CEC
"25/11/11 Friday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Politics and Indian Constitution
Democracy and Constitutionalism in India Dr Aprajita Kashyap CEC
"28/11/11 Monday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Health Science Health Care Dr Hemant Tewari CEC
"29/11/11 Tuesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Health Science Health Care Dr Hemant Tewari CEC
"30/11/11 Wednesday"
14.00 to 15.00 hrs
Book Review Dr Syam Singh Shashi's book Dr Syam Singh Shashi and others CEC
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This year’s award ceremony was held in University of Mysore on 30th September, 2011. The award ceremony was attended by the award winners, members of Governing Board, Directors of Media centres including the officials of CEC. The Chief Guest of the award ceremony was Dr. Jabbar Patel, Eminent film maker and Dramatist & Chairman, Governing Board, CEC. The UGC was represented by Dr. Dev Swarop, Joint Secretary, UGC.
While delivering the address to the award winners and others Dr. Jabbar Patel congratulated the CEC for having such a unique award function for excellence of educational programme production including e-content development. He also emphasized that as the competition has been very well established and is one of its kind therefore, it should be made open for the global competition on educational programmes including e-content development to invite entries from all parts of the world from the 22nd Video Competition onwards. Dr. Dev Swarop, Joint Secretary, UGC also congratulated all the award winners and the media centres for producing world class programmes including e-content for winning the award. Prof. V.G. Talawar, Vice Chancellor, Mysore University while delivering the presidential address congratulated CEC-
Contd. on Page 2 UGC for having a unique award function and giving the opportunity to them for hosting the same.
To conclude, I would like to say that to achieve the goal of higher GER, the T.V. education in India will continue to play on important role and therefore we need to excel in the area of TV programme with production of quality inputs. UGC-CEC Educational Video Competition is a step forward in this direction. It not only helps the technical personals to achieve the excellence but it also helps the academics to gel their thought with latest technologies to make teaching and learning much more joyful.
CEC is committed to provide quality education to the masses of India through the Broadcast mode delivery and aim at achieving the desired higher education in India access with quality components intact with the help of lectures by eminent scholars in different subjects. Thousands of e-content programmes and educational programmes on UGC model syllabus on undergraduate courses are available on web portal of CEC (www.cec-ugc.nic.in) for the use of students, teachers and general masses.
Looking forward to your views in this context to make education for all, at all levels.
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AcTiviTies of cec AnD MeDiA cenTRes
UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE
E-LEARNING CONTENT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), University of Mysore has conducted two days National Workshop on E-Learning Content Development in various subjects in two batches in association with the MHRD, UGC – CEC.
This workshop was arranged to highlight the methods of writing scripts for audio visual delivery of lectures in various subjects like Geography, Sericulture, Tourism, Food Technology and Statistics. To telecast the video through CEC vyas channel and the use of the same content for the development of E-Content for online learning portal of MHRD, teachers need a lot of training and hands on experience.
The duration of content is of 30 minutes (Each script is of 3000 words). As this is done for undergraduate students of BA/BSc/BCom/BTech in the above mentioned subjects. The teachers involved in teaching these papers working in colleges and universities are trained.
Hence, this workshop has been organized in two batches. There were about 20 participants who took training in the Batch I between 12-14th September 2011, and similarly, around 62 participants attended the same in Batch II from 16 -18th September 2011. Teachers from different subjects from all over the Southern states attended these workshops. All the participants were trained in developing scripts and e-content and were given participation certificates. They were also invited for giving programmes in various subjects to our centre with the honorarium as per the CEC guidelines.
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