Indian Journal of Open Learning
1997 Volume 6, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 13
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Face to Face with Distance Education
Gajaraj Dhanarajan, The Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
This is the first Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Gajaraj Dhanarajan, President, The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada, at the EMPC, lndira Gandhi National Open... More
pp. 1-10
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Making Distance Education Borderless
Wichit Sarisa-an, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
This is the second Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Wichit Srisa-an, Rector, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand and President, Association of Universities of Asia... More
pp. 11-22
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On Mixing Delivery Modes of Conventional and Distance Education: A Pragmatic View
J S. Mirza
Discusses conventional education, the state of distance education, and delivery modes for instruction at a distance. Results of a survey at the Open University of Hong Kong are presented,... More
pp. 23-28
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On Mixing Delivery Modes of Conventional and Distance Education : A Pragmatic View
J.S. Mirza, Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Distance educabn has its roots in correspondence education which was pioneered some 100 years ago. Distance education caters for adults who for one reason or an other aspire to educate themselves... More
pp. 23-28
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Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Open and Distance Learning: A Discriminant Function Approach
M. Suriya, Annamalai University
The present study aims at analysing the global efforts towardsapplication of information technology in the manpower development activities. It attempts to evaluate (i) the quantum of investment on ... More
pp. 29-39
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A Critical Analysis of Periodical Literature in Distance Education
Sanjaya Mishra, lndira Gandhi Nutiorla1 Open University, New Delhi
The paper elaborates on the importance ofperiodical literature as a primary source of information for research. It presents an overview of the origin of periodicals and reasons for their... More
pp. 40-55
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Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Efficiency of Correspondence Education
S. Kishore, Itldira Gandlzi Natiottnl Open University, Regional Centre, Cochin
The Institute of Correspondence Education (ICE) of the University ofMadras is highly cost-effective when compared to the Conventional System (CS) as the unit cost at the former is 35 times lesser... More
pp. 56-63
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Viability of Open Schooling for Special Children
Neelam Sinha, National Open School, New Delhi
The children who differ from the majority of children and who have physical, mental and behavioral or sensory characteristics, may require special education and related senlice to develop their... More
pp. 64-71
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Attendance in Personal Contact Programmes and Performance of Open Learners
Oum Prakash Sharma
Examines the relationship between attendance in personal contact programs (PCPs) and achievement in open distance education. The sample consisted of 83 secondary level students of National Open... More
pp. 71-75
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Attendance in Personal Contact Prgrammes and Performance of Open Learners
Oum Sharma, National Open School, New Delhi
Several research studies reveal that the Personal Contact Programme is a significant academic input in the open distance education system. It has also been found that because of the optional nature... More
pp. 72-77
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Reactions of Primary School Teachers Towards Training through Interactive
N.K. Dash, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
This paper is about a research work conducted to study the reactions of primary school teachers of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh towards training through interactive television. Twentysix... More
pp. 78-91
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Peer-Managed Interactivity in Distance Education
B.K. Passi, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Peer-Managed Interactivity in Distance Education More
pp. 93-97
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Training through Telematics in Virtual Environment
C.B. Sharma, Kota Open University, Kota
Training through Telematics in Virtual Environment More
pp. 98-101