Introducing teleconferencing to Turkey: Partnerships that work!

Abstract

This paper describes the planning and results of Turkey's first international multi-point audio teleconference. The technology existed, and teleconferencing equipment and expertise were both available. Yet a multi-point teleconference had never been done before. The teleconference was the result of a carefully planned partnership between the Turkish government, private industry, and a major university. The paper concludes with a discussion of the potential of instructional teleconferencing in Turkey.