EDUSAT SEMINAR .pptx by Lakshmi Suresh ( social science)

A seminar presentation on the topic EDUSAT as a part of B.Ed curriculum

1. EDUSAT Submitted by , Lakshmi Suresh Social science

2. What is EDUSAT? Launched on September 20 , 2004 by ISRO Dedicated exclusively for educational services Joint effort of ISRO, MHRD, IGNOU, UGC

3. Objectives of EDUSAT Bridge the digital & educational divide Provide quality education in rural & remote areas Support primary, higher, and technical education Facilitate teacher training & distance education

4. Technical features Communication satellite in GEO orbit (36,000 km) Ku-band & C-band transponders Multiple regional beams to cover entire India Interactive terminals for two-way communication

5. Services provided Tele-education for schools & colleges Training programs for teachers Support for open universities (IGNOU, State Open Universities) Professional courses (medicine, engineering, agriculture, etc.) Virtual classrooms

6. Advantages of EDUSAT Cost-effective educational outreach Removes geographical barriers Uniform access to quality learning resources Strengthens distance learning system in India

7. Limitations/ challenges Infrastructure cost for ground terminals Need for trained personnel to handle technology Internet-based platforms are slowly replacing satellite-based education

8. Conclusion EDUSAT revolutionized distance and rural education in India Played a major role in inclusive education A stepping stone toward digital learning platforms