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Use of Audio, Video and Multimedia Materials at NIOS
Today the electronic media plays a vital role in Open and Distance learning system. Distance Teaching-
Learning is a multi-media process. The use of electronic and communication technologies such as Television,
Radio, Audio and Video cassettes, CDs, Computer and Satellite etc., has made the teaching and learning
more efficient, interesting and effective. The Audio and Video programmes are considered as effective
mediums vis-a-vis the other electronic media because the learners have full control over their pace and
place of learning.
Keeping in view the significance of audio and video programmes in open and distance learning, the Media
Unit of the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has developed and produced several audio and
video programmes to supplement the printed self-learning materials. Most of these programmes are
produced in English and Hindi versions by using documentary, drama, doccu-drama and other interesting
formats. These programmes attempt to present the topics, themes and concepts in very simple and interesting
manner so that the learners could get clear understanding and insight of the concerned topics.
The audio programmes of NIOS are developed in an integrated manner with the printed materials in the
language subject so that optimum learning could be achieved. In order to make the concepts more clear in
some other subjects, the audio programmes proved useful and making learning interactive. In the subjects
like science, the video programmes combining with printed texts are presented in the form of illustrations
and diagrams supported by commentary. In brief, taking into account the potential of audio and video
programmes in teaching-learning at a distance, these programmes have become important components of
course materials developed by NIOS.
Telecast and Broadcast Schedule
Video programmes: Telecast on DD-I from 05.02 am to 05.25 am on every Friday and on
Educational Channel – Gyandarshan every day from 6.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Audio programmes:
Broadcast on Gyanvani-105.6 MHz FM channel every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 am and repeat broadcast from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Use of Audio and Video Materials at NIOS
The audio and video cassettes and CDs are made available to the learners through the
Accredited Institutes (AIs and AVIs) of NIOS all over the country. The co-coordinators of
such AIs and AVIs are expected to make adequate arrangements to listen to the audio or to
view the video programmes during the Personal Contact Programmes.