In 1971, the State of Oklahoma instituted a televised instructional system referred to as “talkback television.” In 1972, Oklahoma State University's School of Occupational and Adult Education, College of Education, began transmitting teacher education courses via the system. In 1984, the author began transmitting information of interest to teachers and parents of individuals with special needs. Total university enrollments to date through use of the system are 957 students. The text includes methods of delivery, transmission of instruction, and interaction with receiving locations.
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