Use of Telecommunications for Inservice Support of Teachers of Students with Disabilities

Abstract

Telecommunications systems have made it possible to reach learners in geographically distant locations. However, most applications using electronic media are large group courses whose purposes are relevant to but may not directly change instructional methods that teachers apply in the classroom. This article describes applications of electronic media to inservice training, support, and consultation. The intent of the training was to change the instructional technologies that preschool special education personnel applied in their classrooms. The authors suggest further applications to promote a collaborative relationship between university-based personnel and special educators in the field.