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Teleconferencing is a type of training method used to simultaneously train individuals at a variety of sites. Teleconferencing involves a central broadcasting facility where the trainer is videotaped for instantaneous transmission, a satellite system to transmit the lesson, and multiple receiving locations (hotels, conference rooms, universities, corporate headquarters) where trainees are located ( Wexley and Latham, 1991 ). Trainees may ask questions of the trainer via telephone calls or a console box at any time during the training ( Zemke, 1986 ). Teleconferencing has advantages in a variety of situations, such as: limited time or money availability, large groups of trainees in multiple locations, and limited availability of trainers. See also training ; training evaluation ( 1991 ). Developing and Training Human Resources in Organizations , 2nd edn. New York : HarperCollins . ( 1986 ). The rediscovery of video teleconferencing . Training , 23 , 28 – 34 , 38 – 9 , 42 – 3 . ... log in or subscribe to read full text