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If you are planning for a year, sow rice. If you are planning for a decade, plant trees. If you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.
Chinese proverb
Presentation outline
Motivation Introduction to VSATs E-learning Concept How VSAT technology can help Satellite as a connectivity option A step ahead of just broadcast Similar networks in operation Summary
Motivation
Education means more opportunities for the next generation Goal should be to raise and level the educational playing field for all Enable adequate education on a national basis Equally managed and controlled education for all Standardizing of high quality education Available anywhere Many regions cannot implement high quality (or even basic) education for all, as the result of underdeveloped infrastructure Facilities, Human resources, telecommunication,etc. Value of option to have an end-to-end solution (infrastructure, telecommunication, content and training) Same infrastructure can also be used for other e-gov initiatives
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Extension to E- Governance
Ensure social benefits ICT for every citizen Urban/Semi Urban/Rural Increased exposure to new technologies and information Enhance governments services and administration Education Health services Security and police Local governing and influence in remote areas Citizen Centric & Business Centric environment Encourage economic development Access to education and information Develop more competitive environment Ability to communicate between individuals and communities
Point-to-multipoint connection
HUB to all the VSATs Broadcast HUB to a specific group of VSATs Multicast
Concept
Overview
Gilat-for-EducationTM is a generic offering for educational infrastructures powered by Gilats VSAT products,including the following components: Remote Site Classroom: PCs/Server, LAN, satellite broadband connectivity to the Ministry of Education and the Internet Optional solar panel & portable classroom (container) , where infrastructure is underdeveloped Hub and network control center: VSAT network Hub, network management system, Application servers Remote classrooms can be operated from the studios at the hub Educational portal: Support applications (email, browsing, interactive distance learning, etc.)
Satellite
Class
Hub
Ministry of Education
Internet
Village Kiosk
Learning Centre 2
Mobile
Studio
Learning Centre 1
Mobile Learning
E-learning Servers Studio Or Teaching End
Centre internet
Concept - Cont.
Remote Classroom -Exterior
VSAT Antenna
Solar Panels
Concept - Cont.
Remote Classroom -Interior
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Concept - Cont.
Hub and Network Control System
Hub Antenna
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Electronic library Interactive Distance learning Electronic forms - Ministry of Education management / administrative applications Additional educational applications, per specific request.
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Enciclomedia
Mexico Secretariat of Public Education
Requirements: Propel primary schools into the Digital Education Age 15,500 schools Goals Provide accessibility regardless of location or social status Centralized monitoring Applications: Attendance monitoring Internet Access - two-way satellite Internet service Distance learning, Internet access for schools
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Target population
Small communities with over 3,500 population No telephony or Internet services.
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Summary
Satellite presents excellent solution for : Thinly populated Areas No coverage/ reach Issues Quick deployment time Converged solutions one box does it all Time tested and proven technology
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