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Education and Communication Technology

Author: G. P. Pathak

Rs. 700

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ISBN 8188583979
Year of Publication 2005
Binding HardBound
Pages
Edition
Language English

Modern education sports a new look as new technology in education marks its impact on our education system. Concept of education, till now, has been concentrated around books, classrooms, students and teachers. Students needing anything for further studies or additional studies have to look towards libraries and book stalls for reference books. Now, somehow, education has come out of this gloom, sweeping changes in the modern communication system have made the world a shrinking walnut. With the emergence of new avatars in the educational world, the concept of education itself has changed. Now, audiovisual media is playing an important role in our academic life. At click of a mouse button, one gets access to all the information one may need. Various websites provide, in a capsulated form, information for a clear and comprehensive understanding. No doubt, several books on education and communication have recently been produced, but this work incorporates additional details from several sources. So, understandably, this book would prove to be worth reading and shall work as a good reference tool for anyone who wants to know more about education and communication technology today.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. Education Technology
Nature and Scope. Importance in Education. Wider Perception. The Differentiation. Hardware and Software techniques. Important Factors
3. Process of Communication
Meaning and Various Process. Theories of Communication. Learning Through Communication. Different Principles. The Constituents. Different Modes. Significant Feature. Social Change Tools. Types of Social Change Communication. Change Dynamism. Social Change Communication Effective Steps
4. Significance of Information
Concept and Nature. Problems in Initial Phase. Various Difficulties. Fundamental Approach. Computer Revolution . The Format
5.Doftware Development
Directional Objectives. Production of Audios . Radio/Audio Vision. Production of Videos. Objective regarding Software. Programmes Related to Video. ETV Programme
6. Technologies in Hardware
Different Views. Aid for Teaching. Different Classes. Picture' Use. Project Per Person. The Reprography. Player of the Record . Video Cassettes. Aids in Three Dimensions. Tools for Learning. Centre for Resources. Wide-range Options
7. Computer-Aided Instruction
Learning Method. Computer-Assisted Instruction. the Ideas. Application Approach. Educational Role. Points in Favour and in Opposition. Policies at National Level
8. Learning Programmes
The Conception. Theories and Application. Illustration Programmes. The Assesssment. Literacy regarding Computer. concept Variations. Recent Technologies
9. Role of Electronic Media
The Backdrop. Indian System of Education. Trends Today. The Feedback. Expansionary Phase. Perusing Further. Role of Media. Various Researches. Role in distance Education. The Limitations. Characteristics of Media. Miscellaneous Electronic Media. System of Dial Access. Strategies for Future
10. Audio Visual Media
Synchronised System of Tape Slide. Alternatives in Audio Visual Aids. Recent Trends. Software Preparation. Maintenance and Upkeep. Role of Computer Graphics. Education Programme: Characteristics. Use of Computer Graphics
Bibliography

Dr Ganga Prasad Pathak did his M. A. (Psychology ) from Allahabad University and obtained his Ph. D. fro, the same university. His academic career started from serving as a Lecturer in a Government Collage in Dibrugarh, where he served for more than two decades. After serving in various capacities in colleges and different institutes, he is currently working as an Associate Professor at a Management Institute in Manipal, Karnataka.