Abstract

This discussion of the benefits of audio teleconferencing for distance education programs and for business and government applications focuses on the recent experience of Canadian educational users. Four successful operating models and their costs are reviewed, and it is concluded that audio teleconferencing is cost efficient and educationally effective. (LRW)

Citation

Robertson, B. (1987). Audio Teleconferencing: Low Cost Technology for External Studies Networking. Distance Education, 8(1), 121. Retrieved August 15, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/138365/.

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Keywords

• Audio
• Business Communication
• cost effectiveness
• Costs
• Developed Nations
• distance education
• Educational Benefits
• educational technology
• Foreign Countries
• Government (Administrative Body)
• Instructional Effectiveness
• models
• Teleconferencing