Media center promotes e-learning by Julian Das, Kolkata

Students 'take more interest in lessons involving moving images' when learning communication.

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A Jesuit-run media center in Kolkata is promoting e-learning in schools using audio-visual material in a bid to make lessons more interesting.
The center, named Chitrabani (sight and sound), began its Bichitra Pathsala (innovative school) a year ago.

“We develop lesson plans using popular films, documentaries, YouTube clips, news and television programs for schools,” said Bichitra Pathsala secretary, Subha Das Mollick.

“Our training programs help teachers and students become critical media consumers.”

Bichitra Pathsala provides regular training programs for teachers on “Tools in Schools,” “Understanding Movies and Media” and on “Skills Enhancement.”

Over 200 students are trained by the center each year.
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Source: ucanews.com