India’s first broadband network on EDUSAT for schools
- - ViCTERS (Virtual Class Technology on Edusat for Rural
Schools) – inaugurated by H.E. the President of India
on 28th July, 2005 in Thiruvananthapuram has revolutionized
classrooms through interactive IP-based technology. Kerala
has since demonstrated how Edusat could be used to successfully
empower teachers. The state is also all set to kick start
a non-interactive channel in DTH (Direct-to-Home) to be brought
to all its 12,500 schools wherein 50 lakh children stand to
benefit.  ViCTERS
12 hour educational channel for school education was officially
inaugurated by Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala Shri. V.S Achuthananthan
on 3rd August 2006. The channel is unique in the sense that
it caters to students & teachers on a need based manner.
The programmes are aired on demand, sensitive to school curriculum
and even time-table.
The
ISRO has augmented the Uplinking Station in time for another
channel-a non interactive one. The technology deployed is
similar to the direct-to home (DTH) technology used in other
TV channels. Education videos, as per the Kerala syllabus
and curriculum, are primarily aired during school timings.
The programs are developed with the objective of not replacing
the existing teachers of our schools but to strengthen their
hands. Teacher could use the TVs inside their classrooms to
give that much desired multi - sensory approach to make classroom
teaching a joyful experience. The project envisions a tri-partite
intervention with teachers, students and ViCTERS inside the
classroom. After school hours, the students, who could afford
that, rush to tuition teachers or search for guide books.
Those who cannot afford it, have left with no other option
but to consume what ever they get in the classroom. The ViCTERS
is designed to provide an excellent alternate source of information
for such poor students. The attractive aspect of this channel
is that it airs programmes repeatedly at the request from
students and teachers of schools. The educational content
provided by SIET, PRD, Doordarshan, Directorate of Health
Service and different agencies, are child friendly and gives
a wealth of information to the stake holders.
Kerala
is all set to become a model state by making use of ISRO's
EDUSAT to impart training to teachers and students in schools.
The training is aimed at improving the educational standards
and language skills of school students
www.victers.kerala.gov.in
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