ICT-Based Outreach Programs: AIISH Model

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Author(s): Ajish K. Abraham (All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, India)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 10
Source title: Handbook of Research on Science Education and University Outreach as a Tool for Regional Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): B. Pandu Ranga Narasimharao (Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU, India), Elizabeth Wright (Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), USA), Shashidhara Prasad (University of Mysore, India)and Meghana Joshi (Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1880-8.ch015

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference

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To meet the increased demand of speech and hearing professionals in the rural areas of the country, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru started a diploma level program through virtual class rooms connecting AIISH, Mysuru to 11 centres geographically distributed across the country. Being a clinical program, conventional distance learning models were not feasible. The feasible solution was to implement virtual class rooms in these 11 centres where the classes conducted by the experienced faculty at AIISH, Mysuru will be delivered live. The efficacy of the program was analyzed through a survey among the students, which showed positive results. The technology implemented is robust considering its successful operation for the past eight years and hence can be considered as a model for outreach programs with similar objectives. This chapter describes the technological aspects of this model, its implementation and the key factors leading to its success.

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