Target Population
The target population would comprise the following:
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Teachers teaching at different levels
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Developers of educational softwares for various media
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Educational administrators
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Others interested in the field of educational technology
Medium of Instruction
The Medium of Instruction for this programme is English.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme is of minimum 1 year and maximum 2 years. You may appear at the Term End Examination (TEE) after one year of enrolment in this programme. In case one cannot clear all the courses in one go, there is no need to appear for the course(s) already cleared during the previous Term End Examination.
Weightage of the Programme
This programme is of 30 Credits with five courses of six credits each. At IGNOU, one credit is considered to be equivalent to 30 hours of study and other academic activities relevant to the Course. It gives you an idea of the inputs required by a course of study.
Programme Fees
The programme fee is Rs. 6,600/- for the entire programme. The total fee has to be paid at the time of admission.
Study Centres
IGNOU has established a number of study centers and programme study centres through out the country. These centres provide counseling facilities on scheduled days at fixed hours on a regular basis, and also function as information centres, resource centers and exam centres. Each student is assigned a study centre/ programme study centre where he/she submits the assignments to the study centre coordinators. In case the student cannot visit his/her study centre/programme study centre in person, the assignments can also be mailed to the coordinator of the centre.
PROGRAMME FRAMEWORK
The programme PGDET consists of 5 courses. The details are as follows:
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S.No.
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Course Code
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Title of the Course
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Type of Course compulsory/ optional
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Credits
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No. of blocks
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1
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MES-131
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Educational Technology: An Overview
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Compulsory
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6
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3
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2
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MES-132
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Computer in Education
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Compulsory
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6
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3
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3
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MES-133
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Selection and Integration of Technology in Educational Processes
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Compulsory
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6
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3
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MES-334
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Design, Development and Delivery of Courseware
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Compulsory
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6
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3
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5
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MESP-135
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Project
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Compulsory
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8
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