SLT PEO TV launches ‘Videsa’ educational channel series
President Maithripala Sirisena officially launched ‘Videsa’, a series of educational TV channels on PEO TV, Sri Lanka Telecom’s interactive entertainment television service.
The official launch took place during a special ceremony held on October 13, at Gampaha Bandaranaike Vidyalaya.
Videsa comprises of six different channels dedicated to each grade covering grades six to 11. These channels have been extended as ‘Videsa 6’, ‘Videsa 7’, ‘Videsa 8’, ‘Videsa 9’, ‘Videsa 10’ and ‘Videsa 11’. Videsa can be viewed from Channel No: 206 to 211 on SLT PEO TV.
The Dharmavahini Foundation, which has been committed to broadcasting cultural, religious and educational material via the Internet and satellite, as well as the Education Ministry, is to provide educational resources for Videsa.
Furthermore, all programmes in Videsa are conducted by government school teachers and aligned to the school curriculum. With this latest introduction, students are provided with increased opportunities to learn and expand their education even after school hours from the comfort of their homes.
Videsa is the latest initiative taken by Sri Lanka Telecom to empower education in the evolving digital world.
Sri Lanka Telecom provides the opportunity for Sri Lankans to enjoy interactive television viewing for over 140 local and international channels.