02-07-2025
UPRTOU to develop 1,000 video lectures
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU) will be developing 1,000 video lectures under the Swayam Prabha programme with the aim of transforming virtual education and enhancing access to knowledge nationwide.
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This was informed by vice chancellor Prof Satyakam while speaking at a workshop on Wednesday. The workshop, organised under the aegis of the Centre for Online Education, focused on the implementation and execution of the Swayam Prabha programme, which aims to deliver quality educational content through satellite TV. Prof Satyakam said the university received approval to begin programming for its dedicated Swayam Prabha channel.
"400 video lectures are to be developed in the first phase. Faculty must begin preparations for content creation and recording. The target is to produce 1,000 video lectures by the end of the year," he said. Director of the centre Prof AK Malik explained the structure and significance of the Swayam Prabha programmes.
Prof Satyakam shared technical and practical insights with participating educators, urging them to contribute proposals and join in building a digital and distance learning university of national repute. Nodal officer Gyan Prakash Yadav presented the content framework while Sadhna Srivastava conducted the workshop. PRO, UPRTOU, Prabhat Chandra Mishra, said 12 proposals from faculty members have already been approved.
The workshop concluded with interactive sessions. tnn
