Technologies for 2 million students at IGNOU
Written by Agnes Bosanquet on June 15th, 2009
Imagine serving a diverse student body of 2 million students across a vast geographical area when the level of internet use nationally is one percent!
Indira Ghandi National Open University (IGNOU) makes use of a blend of technologies - including their own television and radio networks, face to face delivery and online technologies. They are also exploring if and how mobile phones can come into play, as mobile penetration is far greater than that of internet use.
In this video, Greg Black, CEO of Education.au (the agency that manages edna) talks with Professor Uma Kangilal, the Director of the School of Social Sciences at IGNOU.

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