Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 19, 2021

In a previous post, How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning , I described how I use conversations between two characters (a mentor and mentee or learning character) to deliver eLearning content. In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure these conversations for eLearning. Don’t Talk Too Long.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 25, 2022

This post includes links on research on how stories improve learning, UX, transforming teacher resumes, adaptive learning, AI voices, and animation. Guy Wallace and Billy Wilson had an hour-long conversation about adaptive learning. AI Voice Generator: Versatile Text to Speech Software | MURF.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 28, 2016

When you use voice over for elearning, do you want it to sound natural and flowing, or do you want it to sound stiff and didactic? A great voice over person can make a good script more engaging, and a great script sound fantastic. One common problem in writing for voice over is overly complex sentences. Further Reading.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Instructional designers sometimes run into pitfalls when writing voice over scripts. Jill Goldman of Goldivox is a voice over professional who graciously agreed to share with me the issues she sometimes sees in scripts. Watch for these common pitfalls in your voice over scripts: Numbers Lists Abbreviations Emphasis Grammar Errors.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 15, 2022

I’ve been updating all of my posts on how to write effective voice over scripts. Download the Voice Over Script Review Checklist. You can find all of my posts on voice over scripts collected on a single page. Both instructional designers and voice over professionals have provided great feedback on this series of posts.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 5, 2022

When you use voice over for elearning, do you want it to sound natural and flowing, or do you want it to sound stiff and didactic? A great voice over person can make a good script more engaging, and a great script sound fantastic. The solution is to vary the sentence structure in voice over scripts. Original example.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 19, 2022

In our field, we often talk about conversational writing for elearning. A conversational tone flows better in voice over and leads to better learning outcomes. However, I sometimes see a pitfall in conversational writing, especially in less experienced IDs or teachers transitioning to the field. in the comments.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In the previous post, How to Start Creating Conversation-Driven eLearning , I described how I use conversations between two characters to deliver eLearning content. In this post, I’ll explain how to write and structure the conversation. My next post will discuss options for multimedia with conversation-driven elearning.

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Infopro Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Because it is in harmony with the personalization principle—it uses a conversational style, has an effective on-screen coach, and a visible author. You can also represent them as real people using video and human voice or artificial characters using animation and computer-generated voice. Agents have to Sound Conversational.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 29, 2021

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with JW Marshall on the Voices of E-learning podcast. One of the themes of our conversation was how emotionally engaging content can improve learning outcomes. We talked broadly about trends in workplace training. You can watch the interview here or on Apple Podcasts. Trends in learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 1, 2017

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget. In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. Voice Over…Or Not. Photos or Illustrations.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We often talk about conversational writing for elearning. A conversational tone flows better in voice over and leads to better learning outcomes. However, I occasionally see examples of elearning where the narrator pretends to be in a literal conversation with the learners. That’s right, open-ended questions.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Rather than delivering eLearning content as a lecture, you can explain it through conversations. It’s possible to use conversations even with a low budget. In the past, I’ve created conversation-driven eLearning with video, animation, and photos. Voice Over…Or Not. Photos or Illustrations.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 16, 2024

We did run a little longer in our conversation than her target episode length, so this is almost an hour long. You’ll hear her AI voice clone in the introduction. Check those pages for links to resources mentioned in our conversation. We had waaay too much fun chatting together.

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Upside Learning

APRIL 24, 2025

Phase 6: Capturing Voices That Matter Turning Learner Feedback Into Meaningful Insights Interval-based pulse surveys and qualitative interviews give learners a voiceand help L&D teams uncover whats working, whats not, and where to go next. Feedback fuels refinement, and refinement drives results.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 30, 2021

The PowerPoint slides just need to be tweaked—editing the onscreen text, adding some animation, prepping the script for voice over recording, and syncing everything together. Often, the same text is in the voice over notes as on screen. Shifting the conversation. ” Closing the conversation. Are you available?”

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

One strategy for creating a narrative is delivering content with two narrators having a conversation rather than the traditional approach of a single narrator lecturing. Instead of one voice acting as an instructor, this approach lets learners listen in on two characters who are talking about it. Advantages. Who are your characters?

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A future skill for instructional designers is designing for voice controls. I speak with Myra Roldan about conversation design for the voice user interface (VUI). I think one area where we will need to upskill is in conversation design. Read my review of Design A Voice User Interface Workbook. TIME: 30 minutes.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And one of the best ways to cut out that boring fluff is to enter the conversation as late as possible. Before writing a conversation, take the time to ask yourself what key purpose(s) the conversation will serve. … One easy way to identify dialogue missteps, however, is to read your story’s conversations aloud.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Whether employees are preparing for a high-stakes conversation or navigating everyday challenges, Hone AI supports upskilling through: AI-Led Training : On-demand, interactive live training that drives skill building through voice, text, and visual learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I have also recorded several conversations about instructional design careers, freelancing, and other topics. I had a great conversation with Betty Dannewitz on her If You Ask Betty podcast. For one of my first podcast interviews, Jacqueline Hutchinson of The Lounge podcast and I had a lovely conversation on scenario-based learning.

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 24, 2023

AI voices While instructional design overall isn’t going to disappear, the voice over field is going to be hit hard. AI voices are much better now than they were even a year ago, and I continue to see new tools and improvements all the time. I know several IDs who are already using primarily or exclusively AI voices.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Conversational tone. Research supports writing with a conversational tone, including using second person (you) to address the learner directly. Using contractions is also part of conversational language. Every single time I write a voice over script, I aim for that conversational tone. What does that mean?

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Degreed

MAY 24, 2024

OpenAI announced on May 13 that a new conversational mode will be released in the next few weeks. After all, voice assistants aren’t new. It’s looking more and more like conversational AI will have a significant impact on some key aspects of L&D. Newer startups have enabled more conversational interactions on top of LLMs.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Artflow has tools for creating character images and videos with automated voices. The samples have some AI weirdness in the uncanny valley, as is seen in a lot of the image to video conversions, but this looks like a fun tool to explore. This uses the Synthesia avatars and voices, with paid options for custom avatars.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 20, 2014

One technique for creating a more story-based course is using two characters who explain the content via a conversation. After the introduction video, the rest of the course was built in Storyline with photos and voice over by the actors in the video. Learners listen in during Michael’s coaching session with Pamela.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 17, 2021

While I nearly always pay professional voice over artists rather than record narration myself, I often end up doing minor audio edits. In addition to the live conversations with the ONILP, we have a Slack chat. Audacity is free, open source, and does everything I need for quick audio revisions. Self-development.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One technique for creating a story-based course is using two characters who explain the content via a conversation. In this conversation-driven elearning approach, I usually use one character who acts as a coach and one character who is similar to the audience: same job role, same level of experience. Photos and voice over.

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Learnnovators

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This can also mean including diverse voices in training sessionsinviting guest speakers from different backgrounds or sharing stories that highlight varied experiences. Facilitators should also set the tone for respectful dialogue, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When I work in Storyline, I often use the TTS voices for the alpha version. That automatically generates captions that can be retained when replacing the audio with real voices, but again, the captions break awkwardly. They did a great job transcribing hours of focus group conversations with multiple speakers.

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Upside Learning

MAY 6, 2025

Well help you connect the dots between organizational goals and learning strategy through structured conversations, ecosystem analysis, and vision mapping. Ask the Right Questions Great learning starts with the right conversations-dig deep to uncover goals, gaps, and hidden barriers. The impact you desire. Avoid yes/no questions.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Rather than using a single narrator for elearning voice over, you can use two narrators having a conversation to deliver content. Offer a small reward for using storytelling. Offer a large reward for using storytelling. Two Narrators with Decisions.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

With many projects, this conversation can be part of the kickoff call, but sometimes it needs to be a separate interview with the SME. I focus on conversational tone and shorter sentences that work better for voice over. I find out what the biggest issues are and what we need to focus on. At this point, I do just start writing.

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Experiencing eLearning

MARCH 20, 2017

I’m presenting a session on Avoiding Voice Over Script Pitfalls. Here’s the official description: You asked your voice-over artist for a natural, conversational recording, but what you got back is stiff and formal. You waste time going back and forth with voice-over talent about pronunciation or rewording.

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Experiencing eLearning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Many branching scenarios are simulated conversations. For a simulated conversation, you only need a few different layouts. . Intro screen Conversation with choices Ending. I have a simulated phone conversation, but I also have some email interactions. Phone Conversation with Choices. Long Phone Conversation.

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LearnDash

MAY 14, 2019

If you’ve ever taken a writing course, you’ve probably heard someone decry the use of the passive voice in writing. Passive voice is often overused, but that doesn’t make it a forbidden. If you aren’t sure what we mean by passive voice, compare these two sentences: A) The lesson was learned by the students.

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