National
convention on “Impact of developments in communication technology on
educational and social message communication”
REPORT
About CEC
Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC)
is an Inter University Centre set up by University Grants Commission (UGC)
to use electronic media for development of higher education in the
country. CEC is located in Delhi and has 17 Educational Multimedia
Research Centres (EMMRCs) in various parts of the country. The CEC is
responsible for the use of various new technologies for the improvement of
standards in higher education in the country with the use of multimedia
and e-content creation. CEC is running 24 hrs. Higher Education channel
known as Vyas. The Channel can be received throughout
the country through DRS or Cable Operator.
Convention
The
development in the field of communication technology has made it possible
to spread education, social messages, entertainment and commercial
communication to every nook and corner of the country. The technological
development has made it possible to utilize the ICT communication means to
reach out the unreached with much wider applications.
There were a few universities offering
programmes of studies in Mass Media and Communication. However, during the
last five years or so, nearly 70 departments of Mass Communication and
Information Communication Technology have been set up in universities in
India. Besides, several private colleges in this field have come up in the
recent past. In order to benchmark the developments in these departments
and institutions and to share the development in the hard and software
technologies in communication, it was felt appropriate to bring all the
mass media and ICT departments engaged in training of future professionals
in this field on a common platform.
Keeping above considerations in view, the CEC, an Inter University Centre of UGC with the support of Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and 17 Educational Multimedia Research Centres (EM2RC) organized 2 days National Convention in Delhi, for the Heads and staff of Media Departments and the Universities and EM2RCs located in various parts of the country as well as media experts.
Objectives
of the Convention
The objectives of the convention are to:
1. Bring all the Heads of Department and staff of mass communication on a common platform to discuss the developments in hardware and software technologies in educational and social message communication.
2. Deliberate on convergence of video and multi media technology in educational and social message communication.
3. Benefit from the experience of Commonwealth of Learning and other international organizations in the use of technologies for educational and social message communication.
4. Workout strategies for development of E-Learning resources for face to face and distance education.
5. Deliberate on modes of distribution of education and social knowledge resources through satellite, terrestrial and interactive mode.
6. Discuss the challenges of preparing students and cadre for future.
7. Workout the plan for networking and continuous interaction with the persons and organizations involved in education and social communication.
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Themes
The following themes were discussed to meet the below
objectives:-
1. Impact of development of hardware and software technology on educational and social message communication.
2. Impact of convergence of video and Multimedia technologies for educational communication - the national and international experience.
3. Challenges of generation of authentic E-learning resources and social message resources.
4. Modes of delivery of E-Learning resources and their reach to the students, teachers and common people.
5. Ways of networking among the educational and social message communication organizations and mechanism of continuous interaction with them.
Collaboration
The convention was held in
collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning, UNESCO and eminent
national organizations namely MHRD, UGC, Prasar Bharti and with leaders in
communication industry.
Participants
200 persons drawn from among - Heads of Multi-media research centres, department of mass communication, Heads of mass communication
institutions, teachers and staff working in mass communication
departments. IGNOU, NCERT, State Education Institutes of Technology and
media experts and industry representatives participated in
the Convention.
Expected Outcome
of the Convention
1. Convention
adopted resolution to help policy makers, practitioners to
view the
developments in education and social message
communication from
advantage point of view and learn from national
and international
experience.
2. Adopted resolution to Prepare and plan strategies for development and sharing of E- Learning resources and social message resources.
3. Adopted resolution to Establish a national and global network for future interaction on issues of communication and development.
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Conference Schedule |
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| Day 1, Tuesday, 17th May 2005 | ||
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Inauguration Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest-Honorable Minister of HRD
10:00 – 10:10 a.m. Welcome by the Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia
10:10 – 10:20 a.m. Introduction by Prof. G.D. Sharma, Director CEC
10:20 – 10:50 a.m. Inauguration by Honorable Shri Arjun singhji, Minister of HRD, Govt. of India.
10:50 – 11:20 a.m. Address by Mr. David Porter, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
11:20 – 11:25 a.m. Vote of Thanks by Dr. Rajendra Mishra, Research Scientist, CEC
11:25 – 12:00 noon Tea Break
Session – I Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Plenary Session – “Impact of Development of Hardware & Software Technology” – Speakers: Mr. S. Ramani. Mr. Sikander Bhasin Ms. Tarja Virtenan Mr. N.M. Mehra (DD), Presentation from Shaf/IBM/LEITECH Chairman : Shri K.S. Sarma, CEO, DDK Co-Chairman: Tripurari Saran Rapporteur : Ms. Jayaja Krishnan
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lunch Break (Venue: Lawn of Nehru House)
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Parallel Session –I:
Venue: Preview Theatre , AJKMCRC
Use of Hardware for Educational Communication: Speakers: Mr. Sikandar Bhasin, Mr. N.M. Mehra, Mr. S.S. Swani Tata Elexi Representative, Mr. Pradeep Kaul Chairman : Co-chairman: Dr. Ifetkhar Ahmed Rapporteur - Shri Nageshwar Nath
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Parallel Session – II
Venue: Edward Saeed Hall (Conference Room) Admn. Block
Use of Software for Educational Technology – Key Speaker: Dr. S.Ramani Chairperson: Mr. B.S. Bhatia Co-chairperson: Dr. R. Sreedher Rapporteur - Ms. Rukmani Vemaraju
Papers from: 1. Mr. Tripurari Saran, Director, FTII Pune “Background Paper on Social Message Communication”
Day -1 (Tuesday) 17th May, 2005
Parallel Session - II
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. 2. Ms. S. Shanthi, Lecturer, Anna University, Chennai “Tele Education: Need for Focus on Integrated Management of Knowledge & Media”
3 Shri Abhijit Bora, Lecturer, Gawahati University “Media Education for Social Message Communication”
4. Prof. N.A.K. Durrani, Prof. & Chairman, Aligarh Univ. “Application of Commn. Technology for Education & social Deveopment”
5. Dr. Vijaykumar.L. Dharurkar, Prof. & Driector, UGC Academic Staff College, Aurangabad “Education & Social Message Commn.: a Regional Experience”
6 Dr. Uma Tripathi, Head, Dept. of Commn., Rani Durgawati Univ. Jabalpur “Impact of Video on Students”
7 Dr. K. Govindan, Coordinator, EM2RC Madurai “Education & Social Message in Harvest”
8 Dr. Jagadeeshwar Rao, Research Scientist, EM2RC Osmania “Resource Mapping and Networking for Knowledge Sharing”
9 Dr. P. Singh, Research Officer, EM2RC Indore “Effectiveness of Developed e-content Portal in terms of Achievement & Reaction of Electronic Media Students” & “Effect of Treatment (developed e-content portal) Gender & their Interaction on achievement of Electronic Media”
Day -1 (Tuesday) 17th May, 2005
Parallel Session - III
Venue: Committee Room, Nehru House, JMI
Workshop on Policy Issues for Development of E-learning Resources
Key Speaker – Prof. Asha Kanwar from Commonwealth of Learning, Canada Chairperson: Prof. G.J.V.G. Raju Co-chairperson: Dr. Usha V. Reddi Rapporteur : Fr. George Ponodath
1. Ms. Asha Kanwar, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada “Policy Issues for Development of E-learning Resources”
2. Ms. K. Bhanumathi, Coordinator, The Hindu Media Resource Centre “Communication Science to Society: Role of Networking & Continuous Interaction”
3. Prof. M.V. Ramanamma, Head, Dept. of Commn.& Journ., Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati “ICT & Deve. Of Rural Women- Opportunities & Challenges”
4:00 – 4:15 p.m. Tea Break (at all venues)
Day -1 (Tuesday) 17th May, 2005
4.15 – 5:30 p.m. Plenery Session on “Convergence of Video & Multimedia Technologies”
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium, JMI
Key Speaker : Prof. Arun Nigvekar, Chairman, UGC Speakers : Prof. M.M. Pant, Mr. Abhay Lal & Chairperson : Mr. David Porter Co-Chairperson : Dr. Purnima Pande Rapporteur : Dr. R.P. Singh
Papers from: 1. Mr. Buroshiva Dasgupta, Director, Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal “The Technology that Combines Science & Art”
2. Dr. Someswar Bhowmik, Research Scientist, EM2RC Calcutta “Seeking an Interface Technology & Humanity in Educational & Social Message Communication”
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Cultural programme followed by Dinner
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium, JMI
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| 2nd Day, Wednesday, 18th May’ 2005 | ||
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9:30 – 11:15 a.m. Plenary Session : “Challenges of Development of Quality e-Learning Resources”
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium, JMI
Speakers : Prof. Balveera Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum , Mr. David Porter, Prof. Asha Kanwar, Prof. G.D. Sharma, Prof. M.M. Pant & Dr. Rajendra Mishra Chairperson : Prof. Anand Krishan Co-chairperson: Prof. G.J.V.J. Raju Rapporteur : Fr. George Ponodath
Day - 2 (Wednesday) 18th May, 2005
Papers from: 1. Bandita Kumari Panda, Lecturer, Dept. of Media Sciences, Anna University, Chennai “E-learning : Making Student’s Education Easier”
2. Dr.Syed Amjed Ahmed, Director, EM2RC Calicut “E- Learning Resources: Possibilities & Challenges”
3. Other presentation
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Tea Break
11:30 – 01:30 p.m. Parallel Sessions-I
Venue: Edward Saeed Hall (Conference Room) Admn. Block
“Modes of Delivery: Terrestrial Telecast, DTH & EDUSAT” Speaker: Mr. B.S. Bhatia, Driector, DECU/ISRO, Mr. Shyamal S.V. Mehta, Dy. Project Director EDUSAT, DDG Prasar Bharati Chaireperson : Dr. G.D. Sharma, Director, CEC Co-chairperson: Mr. B.P. Sanjay Rapporteur : Dr. A.K. Singh
Papers from:
1. Dr. Balveera Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Visesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum “EDUSAT & E-learning in Higher Education: VTU Experience”
2. Mr. Shyamal Sengupta, Principal, Instt. Of Mass Commn. Film & Telev. Studies, Kolkata
“Modes of distribution of Education & Scoial knowledge Resources through Satellite Terrestrial & Interactive Mode”
3. Dr. P. Ranjanamma, Producer, EM2RC Hyderabad “Modes of Delivery of E-Learning Resources & their reach to the students, teachers & common people”.
Day - 2 (Wednesday) 18th May, 2005
Parallel Session –II
Venue: Committee Room, Nehru House, JMI
Modes of Delivery: Webcast ERNET Networking – Dr. Gulshan Rai, Exec. Director ERNET Chairperson: Prof. M.M. Pant Co-chairperson : Mr. Tripurai Saran Rapporteur : Prof. Naval Singh
Papers from: 1. Dr. Sundari Krishnamurthy, Reader & Head, Stella Maris College, Chennai “Internet Booths: The E-Pathway for the Rural People”
2. Ms. S. Jenefa, Lecturer, Mother Teresa Women’s Unv. Kodaikanal “Utilization of Internet among Post-graduate Girl Students – A Study at Kodaikanal”
3. Dr. Anil Kumar Upadhyaya, Lecturer, Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahn “E-learning Management System”
4. Dr. P Singh, Research Officer, EM2RC Indore “Effectiveness of Developed e-content Portal in terms of Achievement & Reaction of Electronic Media Students” & “Effect of Treatment (developed e-content portal) Gender & their Interaction on achievement of Electronic Media” Parallel Session - III
Venue: Preview Theatre, AJKMCRC
Group Meeting on Quality Assurance of E-learning Resources: Prof. Anand Krishan, Mr. Balveera Reddy, Prof. M.M. Pant, Mr. David Porter, Prof. Asha Kanwar, Fr. Geroge Ponodath & Dr. Rajendra Mishra Chairman: Dr. Amrik Singh Co-chairman: Dr. Balasubramanian Rapporteur : Mr. Sameeran D. Walvekar Day - 2 (Wednesday) 18th May, 2005
1:30 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break (Venue : Lawn of Nehru House)
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Plenary Session on “Networking among National and
International Educational & Social Message
Communication Organisations”
Chairman : Prof.G.D.Sharma
Co-chairman: Mr. B.S. Bhatia
Rapporteur : Dr. Syed Amjad Ahmed
Speakers: Ms. Asha Kanwar from Commonwealth of
Learning, Mr. David Porter, , Prof.M.M. Pant, Dr. B.P.
Sanjay, Mr. Tripurari Saran, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed, &
Dr. Rajendra Mishra
Papers from:
1. Iftekhar Ahmed, Director, Jamia Millia Islamia
“Networking Among National & International
Educational & Social Message Commn. Orgn.”
2. Dr. Jagadeeshwar Rao, Research Scientist, EM2RC Osmania
“Resource Mapping and Networking for Knowledge Sharing”
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Tea Break
4:30 – 5:20 p.m. Presentation of Reports by Chairperson/Co-chairpersons/ rapporteur and conclusion
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium
Venue: Dr. Ansari Auditorium, JMI, New Delhi
Date: 17th – 18th May, 2005
Organizing Committee
1. Prof. G.D. Sharma – Chairman
2. Shri Tripurari Sharan, Director, FTII, Pune
3. Dr. B.P. Sanjay -Director, IIMC, Delhi
4. Prof. Iftquar Ahmed – AJKMCRC , Jamia, Delhi
5. Dr. R. Sridhar – Director, EMMRC, Chennai
6. Representative from Prasar Bharti
7. Representative from NASSCOM
8. Dr. Rajendra Mishra, Organizing Secretary
Organizing Secretary
CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATION
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