EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION

Book Details

• Author: Satish Rastogi

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 1998

• ISBN: 8170334605

• Publication Year: 1998

• Pages: 268

• Cover: Hardback

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

Educational Technology in Distance Education by Satish Rastogi provides a comprehensive analysis of how educational technology can transform the distance education system. The book emphasizes that while distance may be an inherent feature of distance education, the true challenge lies in enhancing communication and engagement with distant learners.

Rastogi explores the systematic application of various techniques to different components of distance education, including need assessment, material development, and product evaluation. The book highlights the importance of technology in making education more productive, engaging, and suited to learners' needs.

Key areas covered include:

• The role of media in sustaining interest, providing feedback, and making learners more active.

• Developing a high-quality question bank for effective assessments.

• The application of distance education for continuing education needs.

• The concept of quality assurance in open learning systems.

• The use of language laboratories to refine language skills, particularly for distant learners.

• The potential of radio in women’s education and an opinion survey on the "Countrywide Classroom" initiative.

This book is essential for educators, institutions, and professionals involved in distance education systems who seek to improve the quality and accessibility of education for all learners.

Contents

• Role of Technology in Distance Education

• The Impact of Media in Distance Learning

• Developing Quality Question Banks

• Meeting Continuing Education Needs

• Ensuring Quality Assurance in Open Learning

• The Use of Language Laboratories

• Radio as a Medium for Women’s Education

• Opinion Survey: Countrywide Classroom

About the Author

Satish Rastogi is a renowned academician and Reader at the Student Evaluation Resource Centre of Y.C.M. Open University, Nashik. With extensive experience in the field of distance education, he has contributed significantly to the development and enhancement of educational technologies in open and distance learning systems.