Aims: This study was conducted to identify and analyse the experiences and needs of teachers and students using a remote microphone (RM) system, in schools within the Canterbury region of New Zealand.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven teachers and eight primary school students. These were then transcribed and analysed to identify common themes.

Results: This thesis found that teachers and students saw the RM as an extremely useful piece of technology that they were able to easily use on a daily basis to facilitate communication in the classroom. The challenges reported did not detract from an overall positive perception of the technology. Successful use was underpinned by the attitudes and efforts of the teacher, the student, and a surrounding network of support persons. Most, but not all teachers reported being happy with the amount of support they received to use the RM system.

Conclusions: There is still a need for reliable and easily found online information for teachers that will support them to self-educate about optimal RM use, and seek out professional help as needed. The Van Asch Deaf Education Centre online modules currently in development are one possible resource for this purpose. Audiologists can support the successful use of RM systems through appropriate verification procedures, and helping to develop advocacy skills in both children with hearing loss and their parents.