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based on course outline. After three years it was decided that not all courses
should be accompanied with audio cassette. Audio supplement was considered
suitable only for courses which need it, such as courses in language. Audio
programs were also used as supplementary materials in 1988/1989 when UT was
assigned to implement diploma 0 11 for elementary school teacher training
programs . Each course for this program was supplemented with a package of
cassettes (containing 10 cassettes). The cassettes were not distributed to
students individually, but to each study club. This distribution was discontinued
in 1990s when the curriculum changed .
Even though audio cassette programs were no longer developed, UT still
develops radio programs for national radio station (RRI) . Furthermore, there was
also attempt to produce radio programs in audio cassettes and sold to students.
But not all radio programs were produced in audio cassettes, only those serial
programs consisting of four, six, or eight radio programs with the duration of 25
minutes. So, audio cassette package for certain subjects consists of two, three,
or four cassettes .
In 2001 , it was decided once more to employ audio cassettes integrated as
a package of multimedia learning materials. This program was called audio
course or audio BMP. The audio part was to give more emphasis on important
topics related to the course material. Up to 2006, UT had supplemented 115
courses with Audio BMP programs.
Radio Program
UT had developed radio programs since its establishment. These programs
were for the second half part of each course modules. Radio programs were
developed alongside with course development and based on course outline. In
1986 it was decided that not all courses should have radio programs, but only
those whose materials were appropriate to be presented on radio. As the number
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