Satellite in Education : Critical Knowledge Base for EDUSAT

Contents: Foreword. 1. History of satellite. 2. Committees, policies and plans. 3. Educational broadcast: television. 4. Interactive television. 5. Educational satellite: international experiences. 6. Research in educational media. 7. Introduction to EDUSAT. References and Bibliography. Index.

"Knowledge in satellite based education are strewn all over the world including India. This book is the maiden effort in constructing a critical knowledge base on satellite based education by bringing together the bits and bytes of relevant knowledge. It covers history of satellite, policies and programmes on educational technology in general and satellite based education in particular, educational broadcast, interactive television, international experience, and research in educational media, and a brief introduction to EDUSAT.

Authored by a competent professional with years of experience in research in educational media, and open and distance education, this book is a unique contribution to the professional literature in this field. Students of educational media, teachers and researchers may benefit from this book." (jacket)