For nine years, the Educational Telephone Network (ETN) operated by the University of Wisconsin Extension has been used to meet the continuing education needs of private piano teachers in the state by the UWEX Music Department. The interactive aural communications system has over 100 listening locations throughout Wisconsin, with at least one in…

A satellite assisted, interactive teleconference titled "Networking for Interagency Collaboration" was evaluated to determine the effectiveness of the telecommunications mode in contrast to a central site mode. The conference background, goals, and content are described and two specific telecommunications goals are formally presented: 1) to…

The Symphonie Experiment Study Group reports on the experimental use of the Symphonie Satellite to link UNESCO headquarters in Paris with the Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, during the nineteenth session of the General Conference. Evaluations are reported for the use of the satellite for telephone, telex, and facsimile communications. (JMF)

Describes how schools in geographically remote areas are utilizing telecommunication technologies as an educational tool to increase teaching resources and expand educational offerings. Interactive long-distance instructional programs using a variety of technologies are outlined. (MD)

Teleconferencing technology categories--audio, video, audiographic, and computer--are defined and then discussed by describing the equipment needed, providing examples of test cases, and offering research regarding the effectiveness of the technology as a teaching method. The article concludes with implications of telecommunications technology for…

Discusses the best-known examples of slow-scan television; its development; its relationship to other types of visual media; its effectiveness as an instructional method; its use in teleconferencing; slow-scan television systems and their uses; factors of slow-scan picture quality, frame frequency, and bandwidth; origination and display…

Supported previous research stating that audio-only channels are highly satisfactory and often superior to video channels for teleconferences in which information dissemination is the primary task. (PD)

Valley High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico, uses cable television in many ways. The educational access channels aid in classroom instruction, students take part in national and local teleconferences, the public access channel is used to tell the community about the school, and students learn to use video equipment. (DCS)

Describes the changing application of telephone conferencing technology in an effort to provide guidance for community colleges becoming involved with audio teleconferencing and statewide program planning. Looks at strategic planning factors, assumptions, goals, objectives, resources, priorities, policies, and organization. (DMM)

Can graduate students in a distance learning environment gain meaningful research experience through a virtual action research project? The answer is an emphatic "yes." The purpose of this paper is to determine the extent to which students seeking an EdD degree can gain research experience through an action research project conducted in a virtual…

This video presents an interactive teleconference where renowned national experts, local educators, and community leaders share ideas on how to improve schools and reach the National Education Goals. This Satellite Town Meeting focuses on best practices in school and community. It offers an opportunity for networking with people across the nation…

This video provides a live, interactive teleconference where renowned national experts, local educators, and community leaders share ideas on how to improve schools and reach the National Education Goals. This video focuses on best practices in school and community partnerships. The audience includes parents, teachers, school administrators,…

The main focus of this document is on audioconferencing, which in distance education contexts provides "virtual" interaction equivalent in quality to face-to-face, conventional classroom interaction. The applications of audiotape and audio broadcast are covered only briefly. Discussion first includes reasons for using audioconferencing…

The potential of online discussions to prompt greater reflection of course material is often stymied by a tendency of students to agree with one another rather than formulating counterarguments. This study reports an experiment using note starters and elaborated cases to encourage counterargumention. A note starter is a drop-down form field that…

The Soaring to Excellence staff development series of the College of DuPage provides the tools to empower library personnel in the workplace. Each teleconference in the series is supported by practical information, discussion questions, worksheets, and bibliographies. Students are provided with the opportunity to view and participate in three live…