Communication media and technology : a look at their role in non-formal education programs

Specific instances are cited in which media and technology are being used in these projects, along with background information on each of these efforts with particular emphasis being given to projects in the less-developed regions of the world. The purpose of this publication is to review the role communication media and technology have played in the area of nonformal education, to bring interesting projects and approaches to the attention of others working in this area, and to identify lessons learned from their use which might serve as tentative guidelines for future development. Some sixty countries are cited as having had relevant experiences with the use of the media and technology to provide varying types of learning opportunities and information to their people. Some of these efforts have been successful in terms of fulfilling stated objectives; others have not. Each provides, however, valuable insights into the process of planning for the use of media and technology in non-formal education.