AIOU System of Education
The main components of its multi media educational system are as under:
Correspondence materials: Including self learning study package and supplementary study materials, (Readers, textbooks and study guides). Satellite transmission: AIOU is putting on air its educational media material on PTV National which is being watched in more than 45 countries.
Online Teaching: Various regions of University have already been linked for online education, and online classes through teleconferencing for Computer Science programmes.
Non Broadcast Media: Including slides, audio cassettes, fillip charts (generally for basic functional and literacy level courses) and also audio/video cassettes as integral part of learning material. Tutorial Instruction: Tutorial Meetings are organised every fifteen days for direct guidance of distance learning students.
Face to face teaching: For those courses, which require intensively practical / lab work or skill development. Training workshops: Are organised for the practical and academic learning of students such as MA/M.Sc/M.Phil and PhD levels.
Internship: Students of specific educational programmes are sent to various industrial institutions to obtain professional experience.
Course Assignments: The Academic standing of student is analysed through assignments with the help of a tutor which is an integral part of the process.
Final Examination: For each course, final examination is held at the end of semester.