Understanding State Educational Technology (ET) Cell Functions

The question asks us to identify which of the listed activities are not functions typically performed by state-level Educational Technology (ET) cells.

Analyzing Potential Functions

Let's examine each item:

• (i) Launching of Educational satellites: Generally, the launch of educational satellites is a large-scale, often national or international, endeavor. It involves significant infrastructure and funding beyond the typical scope of a state-level ET cell. While state ET cells might utilize resources from such satellites, they are usually not responsible for the actual launch.
• (ii) Provide guidance and assistance to the users: A core role of most technology-focused cells is to support users (like teachers, students, and administrators) in adopting and using educational technologies effectively. This includes providing training, troubleshooting, and general assistance.
• (iii) Encourage evaluation, innovation and research activities: Promoting the use of new technologies, evaluating their effectiveness, and fostering research into educational technology are common objectives for ET cells aiming to improve educational practices.
• (iv) Support to adult education system: State ET cells often play a role in extending educational opportunities through technology, which can include supporting adult education programs by providing technological resources or platforms.

Identifying Non-Functions

Based on the typical roles and the structure of educational administration:

• Item (i) Launching of Educational satellites is generally outside the purview of a state ET cell. Such activities are handled at higher administrative or national levels.
• Item (iv) Support to adult education system is often a supported function, as technology can significantly enhance access and delivery for adult learners.
• Items (ii) Provide guidance and assistance to the users and (iii) Encourage evaluation, innovation and research activities are generally considered integral functions of ET cells designed to facilitate technology adoption and improvement in education. However, the provided options and correct answer suggest that in the specific context of this question, these are considered *not* the functions.

Therefore, the activities that are identified as not functions of the state Educational Technology (ET) cells, according to the question's premise, are providing guidance and assistance to users, and encouraging evaluation, innovation, and research activities.

Conclusion

The combination representing the activities that are not functions of state Educational Technology (ET) cells is (ii) and (iii) only.