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Scsigulinsky says his average turnout is 15 students at each site. Sharp uses PictureTalk with telephone conferencing for voice communication, because not all learners have sound cards or speakers. Trainers contact IS to reserve a PictureTalk time slot, and then e-mail the subject and time of the session, along with the Web address, to students. IS know how many will turn out. At the appointed time, learners log in, launch PictureTalk and see the trainer's PC screen.