Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2012

As a music teacher, that might mean something like teaching rhythms through multiple channels. After several minutes of echoing rhythms with a specific type of pattern, I’d draw a rhythm on the chalkboard (yes, actual chalk) and connect how it looks to how it sounds (visual and auditory).

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Thinkdom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Voiceover Tools Voiceovers add a dynamic element to custom eLearning development, enhancing learner engagement by providing clear, professional audio narration. Audacity : A free, open-source audio editor ideal for recording and editing voiceovers with features like noise reduction and sound effects.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

OCTOBER 8, 2023

But what about copyright concerns regarding the use of music or other types of audio? Several years ago, I was told that you could add 30 seconds of copyrighted music to your training or 10% of the total audio playtime without obtaining permission from the content owner. It turns out that that was bad information.

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TechSmith Camtasia

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Guest Post by Mike Russell, Creative Director at Music Radio Creative. Adding background music to any video you create in Camtasia will add a whole new dimension to your content. In order to add music successfully there are some simple tips you can follow. Choose Background Music That Complements Your Content.

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Thinkdom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Voiceover Tools Voiceovers add a dynamic element to custom eLearning development, enhancing learner engagement by providing clear, professional audio narration. Audacity : A free, open-source audio editor ideal for recording and editing voiceovers with features like noise reduction and sound effects.

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LearnDash

MAY 16, 2013

Aural: People who prefer using sound (obviously), rythms, music, recordings, clever rhymes, and so on. Using an online learning approach that includes videos, reading, audio, exercises, social forums, and the like is a great way to hit on multiple learning styles. elearning training'

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With the sound off and subtitles on. There are times when it’s really bizarre, for example when it describes the background or moody music that helps to set a scene or to emphasise a plot twist. If it’s something on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, or another streaming/catch-up service then it can be watched on a device.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 8, 2020

I like to add background audio to my screencast tutorials. Like many of you, I don’t record in a profession sound studio. Background music can mask some of the ambient noise. Free Background Music. Here are a couple of options that should provide most of the free background music you need.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 4, 2011

.    If you wanted to add voiceover narration to the movie, however, you may have run into a bit of a problem--there is only one row in the Windows Movie Maker timeline for audio. If there was a need to add background music to the presentation in addition to narration, you would be in a bit of a pickle.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A truly engaging video often includes music, as well. But where do you find music? When you find it, how do you add music to a video? Read more to learn how to add music to a video. There’s a difference between adding music and adding the right music. Now here’s that same scene with different music.

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eLearning Industry

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The article analyzes the significance of sound in eLearning, highlighting how audio (narration and music) enhances memorization and emotions. It discusses choosing between narrators and text-to-speech, and the impact of narration on learning effectiveness, noting the costs and challenges of audio integration.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

And while it may be obvious that your course should offer highly educational and engaging content with a balance between video and text, what about the audio? We’re talking about adding some flair to your videos with audio. So, what are the options for adding music to your videos? What is the Best Music for Educational Videos?

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Origin Learning

JANUARY 4, 2016

Think of Simon Garfunkel and the enchanting music of ‘Sound of Silence’ compel you to break into a song. The language of silence added a ‘groovy’ and positive tone to darkness, with the lyrical format leaving music lovers everywhere delirious. v=wKsdMenonLw (Compliance, Sound of Silence). It does not stop there.

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From the Coleface

OCTOBER 15, 2012

At last week’s eLearning Network conference I led a practical instructional design session on audio and e-learning. Here’s a lightly edited summary of the groups top ten tips on using audio. Be clear about how you think audio will enhance the learners’ experience. Use the highest sound quality possible. Use short clips.

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Making Change

JULY 21, 2013

” Finally, humor often uses analogy, exaggeration, emotion, vivid imagery, and unique sounds, all of which probably make the content more memorable. Although you can upload audio and visuals, all the content of my cartoon is provided by Powtoon. I had to make two cartoons and join them in iMovie, where I also edited the audio.

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Tony Karrer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

These products promise to automate the process of adding audio to eLearning thereby streamlining and accelerating the production of eLearning courses. The first requirement is obvious: TTS voices with audio distribution license, which are of acceptable quality for eLearning applications, should be provided. Background music.

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CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2023

For years it’s been used as an accessibility tool; as educational technology (edtech); and as an audio alternative to reading. Curious what today’s leading TTS actually sounds like? Explore ReadSpeaker’s TTS voices, complete with audio examples. Audio (speech) signals are electronic representations of sound waves.

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TOPYX LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

According to research, students who used ebooks that contained sound effects, music, audio narration, and images were able to retain and recite more information than those who were simply given traditional textbooks.” Speaking of audio/video, this YouTube video explains exactly how to attach voice messages to Gmail.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What does it take to record great audio? A degree in sound engineering? Justin David Proctor, audio recording master and two-time Grammy Award winner, joined this episode of The Visual Lounge to share his expertise in creating great audio. Why audio recording is easier than ever. A recording studio?

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

When making a clean and crisp eLearning video, you have several choices for audio styles and recording setups. For our live-action video, we have two types of visual situations with audio that runs throughout. We had to make a choice about how we were going to record that audio. Simple for the performer. Similarity.

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learnWorlds

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Has your music school got shuttered due to COVID-19? Then you have to stop depending on your physical location and start teaching music online. Here’s what we’re covering: How teaching music online works. Examples of online music schools. 1 Do Online Music Lessons Work? 2 How to Teach Music Online: 6 Steps.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2012

As a music teacher, that might mean something like teaching rhythms through multiple channels. After several minutes of echoing rhythms with a specific type of pattern, I’d draw a rhythm on the chalkboard (yes, actual chalk) and connect how it looks to how it sounds (visual and auditory).

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Background audio is not as common as it once was in e-learning. Also, with mobile technology (and some limitations playing multiple audio tracks) it may create some problems playing the way you intend it. However, there are times where background audio makes sense. I do like to use music tracks. It is a little old school.

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LearnDash

MAY 5, 2020

But during the listening portion of the exam, I struggle to follow the audio conversation being played to my test group. But the dialog in the former can be too fast-paced for learners to follow, and music often has idiosyncratic timing or pronunciation. Audio of a text being read slowly, then repeated at the pace of a native speaker.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 16, 2018

We have very sophisticated audio, video and lighting systems, so the ability to produce good results ends up in the hands of the volunteers each weekend. Not just “audio,” but a list of the subtasks within that. Maybe you have them adjust the sound board and see what changes. The Design Process.

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TechSmith Camtasia

DECEMBER 2, 2014

If your device is muted via the silence switch, the audio coming from your device will not be included in your recording. If the content you’re recording has its own audio—like the sound effects in a game—you will want to unmute your device so it is captured. Turn off in-game music. Get good audio.

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Anyone who has ever edited audio knows that quality sound effects are an essential part of the process. Lucky for them, we have an expansive library full of sounds that will add a little something to your eLearning course. Two minutes of smooth and jazzy piano music. Which of these free sounds was your favorite?

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LifterLMS

JULY 9, 2023

In this LMScast episode, Ken Theriot, shares his journey into audio and how he became a course creator and how to produce professional audio for courses. Ken Theriot is an audio professional and course creator. He is the owner of Home Brew Audio , a platform aimed at teaching people how to do audio recording at home.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JULY 18, 2017

Have you ever watched a video where the music was so loud you couldn’t hear the voice over? Mixing” as it’s referred to in video production, is the art of blending your audio tracks to deliver a seamless audio experience, which can be achieved when you edit video. Yet, sound carries you through the video experience.

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eLearning Brothers

AUGUST 2, 2016

Tutorial makers have a fear of background music. How many tutorials have you watched online that have had background music playing? Generally, the ones with music are the ones where the instruction is all given in text on screen. It’s because music will compete with the vocal track. So we leave the music out.

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LearnDash

MAY 23, 2024

Whether through graphic visual aids, audio elements, hands-on activities, or interactive discussions, incorporating diverse modalities keeps learners actively involved and invested in the learning process. Incorporating sound effects, background music, and voice narration adds another layer of immersion to the gaming experience.

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eLearning Brothers

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

No amount of sound effects or graphics can mask that pig. ” We expect them to be excited by our factoids, stock photos and sound effects when in reality the learner just doesn’t care. The course opened up to bright carnival music and presented the learner with a map of the carnival grounds. This may seem risky.

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mLearning Revolution

JUNE 12, 2011

The speakers are nicely located in the front of the device and the audio quality is fantastic. I enjoy listening to music and watching videos on YouTube. The keyboard has a nice tapping sound, which makes it feel like you are using an actual physical keyboard. The Music and Books Services. Not so with the Playbook.

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gomo learning

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing on the theme of saving eLearning designers time and money , the Gomo team has been sifting through the internet’s many libraries of free and open-source images, videos, sound files, fonts, templates, and software. Notably, Pixabay also offers extensive video and music libraries (which we discuss later). Free Images.

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JCA Solutions

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Using eLearning Audio Can Make or Break the Success of Your Learning. People who don’t value audio haven’t been paying attention. Not just in terms of eLearning audio, but even in general. Audio Driven Lives. Our lives are based on audio. Sound Learning. Benefits of eLearning Audio.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2022

But, adding music to a tutorial video can transform even the most mundane topic. A song or sound effect used strategically can engage your audience, add a level of professionalism to your content, and make your product stand out. Music can easily become distracting or even make it harder for your audience to learn a concept.

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eLearning Brothers

MARCH 25, 2016

It’s a very effective medium that combines the best aspects of audio, picture, and plain ol’ face-to-face teaching. Good Audio Goes a Long Way. Being someone who has dabbled in video myself, bad audio is the bane of my existence. Video has a growing presence in eLearning courses, and that’s for good reason.

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