About the Author
Patrick S. Portway is the CEO of Applied Business teleCommunications (ABC), producer of the TeleCon(tm), TeleMed(tm) TeleCon East(tm)/IDLCON(tm) and Telecon Europe(tm) conferences and trade shows on all forms of teleconferencing and its applications, including distance learning and telemedicine. Patrick is a Professor of Telecommunications in the graduate program of Golden Gate University in San Francisco. This book is currently used as a textbook in 16 universities round the world, and his seminars and conferences are accredited by the California State University system.
Dr. Carla Lane specializes in distance education and is the executive director of The Education Coalition, (TEC) with affiliate agencies in 24 states producing pre- and in-service and K-12 programming in a range of media. Dr. Lane is also an assistant professor in the telecommunications program at California State University-Hayward and at the University of California-Berkeley. She holds one of the few doctorates in distance learning and has authored many articles, manuals and telecommunications guides, and has over 20 years experience. She holds many Emmy and Addy Awards for her productions and was named to the Teleconference Magazine Hall of Fame in 1997.