KEYWORD(S) USED FOR WWW SEARCH:

Distance Learning, Human Resources Development

PROJECT NAME:

Research and Development on Multimedia Human Resources Development (HRD) Systems Network Technologies in Asia-Pacific Region.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND CURRENT LOCATION:

 
 Center Station:  Ebetsu Research Center, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido,  Japan.  
 Satellite Stations: The King Mongkut's Institute of Technology   
                     Ladkrabang(KMITL), Thailand.
                     Nanjing University( scheduled to participate ) , 
                     People's Republic of China.

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Telecommunivations Advancement Organization of Japan.

BRIEF OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY:

This project provides distance learning through CAI system connecting Central Station( Ebetsu City, Hokkaido) and satellite stations in The King Mongkut's Iinstitute of Technology Ladkrabang, and Nanjing University using satellite communications and/or international communication networks.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES:

To conduct R&D on (1) Multimedia Human Resources Development System integrates simultaneous by a lecture system using video and a CAI individual lecture system, and (2)Abilateral communications network technologies which support the above-mentioned Human Resources Development System.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

A System for observing trainees plus applications.
A System for questions raised by trainees and answers thereto and its applications.
Remote control software for Satellite CAI system.
Software for data transmission and transmission confirmation, etc .

PARTNERS/ACTORS IN THE PROJECT:

The King Monkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand.
Nanjing University, People's Republic of China.

USE OF INFORMATION/TELEMATIC TECHNOLOGIES:

Satellite communications technologies. Data transmission technologies. Video transmission technologies, etc.

BENEFITS TO THE INFORMATION SOCIETY:

This project provides an efficient and effective method of human resource development. The distance learning according to the examination results of this project enables the development of human resources in telecommunications field in Asia and Pacific Region.

EXPECTED COST:

1.3 billion yen (Second supplementary budget in FY 1995)
(Cost of equipment)