Matrix

MAY 31, 2018

On the plus side, the report found that people’s ability to multitask has dramatically improved. If the presentation, the script, the imagery and the voice-over are all working together, even the life of armadillos who don’t do much over a few months period can seem utterly fascinating. Take televised documentaries for example.

Instructional Design

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Caveats to Multitasking is Generally Bad for Work and Learning See my post on Multitasking for a summary of this. Or Clive Shepherd's How should presenters address multitasking? simple statement: Multitasking is an illusion – we are simply not capable of doing it. Multitasking Doodling and Notetaking are good.

Multitasking

Infopro Learning

AUGUST 2, 2023

Substantial disparities exist between these two instructional approaches, particularly concerning the integration of technology, learner engagement strategies, and multitasking requirements. Multitasking: Virtual training sessions demand that instructors multitask effectively. Here are five things to focus on: 1.

Classroom

Upside Learning

JULY 25, 2009

In addition, cell phones complement the short-attention, casual, multitasking style of today’s young learners. Voice — These are the most basic phones, are still prevalent though being rapidly replaced. We’ve known that voice based learning works for millennia now. Viewed simply; phones are capable of : 1.

Mobile Learning

CourseArc

APRIL 19, 2023

A Guest Post by ReadSpeaker The Internet of Voice has arrived, and it’s changing the way we interact with our devices. But TTS isn’t just for fancy new voice computing applications. Then we’ll discuss a few ways businesses can leverage voice technology to achieve mission-critical goals. In 2021, nearly a quarter of U.S.

Text-to-Speech

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

DECEMBER 10, 2012

I also know often on a Skype call when someone is multitasking. In webinars or teleconferences there are more signals than in text environments , for instance you can also interpret voices and how actively people participate. What I don't know is whether this requires a new kind of intuition ?

Communication

Learning with e's

MARCH 16, 2017

It's also a chance for them to voice their hopes and fears about teaching, now they are actually in the thick of it. Patience, multitasking skills, the ability to prioritise, a quirky character. That is exactly the purpose of this series of blog posts. This is number six in my series, asking former students on the B.Ed

Voice

IT Training Department Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

There are definitely pros and cons of having an eLearning voice over vs just letting people read it themselves. Then there’s the entirely different yet closely related issue of synthesized voice overs. I won’t promise not to mention AI voice-over again, though. So, should eLearning courses have a voice?

Audio

Clive on Learning

AUGUST 27, 2009

A few weeks ago I wrote on the Onlignment blog about The multitask assumption. By this I meant the assumption you can safely make with any webinar that a good proportion of the audience is multitasking - you know, checking emails, answering the phone, listening to music, finishing off a report, and so on.

Multitasking

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

MAY 17, 2011

The webinar started with the observation that webinar participants are prone to start multitasking: check mails, water the plants etc. Go 'over the top' with your voice - it may not sound normal in a face-to-face conversations (this probably made me think it was a recorded tape I was listening to!) So it was not a tape.

Interactive

Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2007

We spend a lot of time in the blogosphere talking about the future of learning, making predictions and lamenting formal instructional design but rarely is the voice of the "gamer generation" heard.the voice of the learners who will be demanding that we design instruction differently. Rather than be overwhelmed by it, they embrace it.

Social Networks

360 Training

APRIL 28, 2015

This article lays out some of your options, focusing on simple voice-recording tools for your personal computer. I need to record simple voice-only audio. I need to record voice-only audio to go with my PowerPoint slides. To go with my PPT slides. And I have PowerPoint 2013 or better. At little to no cost. But can download tool.

Audio

Big Dog, Little Dog

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Multitasking Can Make You Lose. When it comes to Multitasking, it depends what you're doing. I think we're all familiar with what Dr. Hallowell calls "e-mail voice," when someone you're talking to on the phone suddenly sounds, well, disengaged. This is information retrieval, not knowledge formation. Focus - N.Y.

Multitasking

Coorpacademy

MAY 19, 2021

Do you use voice messages instead of sending a text? You can’t live without Alexa, Siri, or another voice assistant? Beyond the diversity of formats audio content offers us, it has many advantages: easy to carry, you can listen to it at your own pace, and be able to multitask while listening.

Media

The eLearning Coach

AUGUST 18, 2011

Xyleme Voices is an excellent podcast hosted by Dawn Poulos of Xyleme Learning. Dawn’s voice is a pleasure to listen to and her understanding of the industry runs deep. Sample episodes include: Being on Time, Choosing a Tool to Mange Your To-Do List, Dealing with Distractions and Easy Multitasking.

Podcasting

Matrix

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s not only about listening to words and sentences; we should pay attention to the tone of voice and understand various nuances of communication. But keep in mind that multitasking works wonderfully with operating systems and devices, but it is not necessarily a quality of the average human.

Tips

CLO Magazine

MAY 8, 2013

Leaving long voice messages: For most communications, you should get to the point quickly. Aim for a voice mail that''s no longer than 30 seconds unless it''s a delicate or complicated issue. You''ll come off looking distracted and disrespectful. Using the wrong form of communication: Can you send a text or IM instead of calling?

Survey

CLO Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2019

Studies show how information overload, multitasking and prolonged repetition impair productivity, performance and decision-making. We conducted hundreds of content audits where 100 percent of the information deemed necessary to know was delivered in homogenous bulleted text, PowerPoint decks with over 50 slides or voiced-over slides.

Information Overload

Vignettes Learning

MAY 29, 2019

The 2018 State of Attention [Infographic] by Pezi , shows that 95% of business professionals say they multitask during meetings. This is exactly why during virtual presentations, we need to be mindful of our tone of voice and most importantly, the type of language we use. Presentations are what make or break events.

Tips

Webanywhere

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Audio content is inherently more accessible—it can be consumed while multitasking, making it ideal for busy professionals. The platform enables users to create and share voice notes, making it an ideal medium for book reports, reflections, or quick updates. It offers a real-time, voice-first way to distribute knowledge across teams.

Audio

CrossKnowledge

MARCH 30, 2016

They are world weary, entrepreneurial, multiscreen, Wifi multitaskers. Task switching, or as we like to think of it, multitasking, is a reality so consider what you can deliver in short bursts, even if strung together like beads on a necklace. Large, diverse, and what else what makes them special? It can know who you are meeting with.

Diversity Training

Talented Learning

JULY 24, 2019

Listening to podcasts is a perfect choice for people who enjoy multitasking. As you discuss subjects of mutual interest, listeners will hear the passion and confidence in your voice. But listening to an audio file is even easier and more convenient. And that means individuals may consume more of your content, overall.

Podcasting

HexaLearn

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They bring in the warmth of a human voice. Mastering Multitasking Life gets busy and finding time for focused learning can be tough. That’s where podcasts shine; they let you multitask. It’s multitasking that actually works.

Podcasting

TalentLMS

MARCH 22, 2022

When people take online courses, they often multitask or give in to distractions taking place around them or on their devices. Tip #3: Use the active (not passive) voice to draw your audience in. The active voice clarifies who needs to do what. Get it right, more often. Stay focused. Plain language keeps them engaged.

Sexual Harassment Training

Learning Visions

JUNE 18, 2007

Is multimedia the same as multitasking? They often use slick video to show a concept while a voice-over explains everything, so the learners only role is to passively absorb. So its interesting to think about this underadditive effect where "total brain activation goes down" if presenting in both visual and auditory at the same time.

Instructional Design

Unboxed

MAY 24, 2021

The benefits of avoiding multitasking. Then, they carefully craft a training program that fits your brand, voice, and culture. Training your employees to manage their time and organize their workflow can help them become more productive. Ways to get organized and prioritize well. Tips on how to eliminate distractions.

Behavior

eLearning 24-7

APRIL 30, 2024

I decided to use the voice narration option in Word, and elsewhere. The voice, once attempted, reared its head – did I mention a trend? However, not all of them are, and secondly, when it comes to the voice moving around and taking content within the system – navigation and so on – it’s not there.

Learning System

Ashley Chiasson

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The quality is great, and as someone who receives frequent unscheduled work calls, being able to use the voice controls to tell it to pause is great! I enjoy listening to audible while working, because…multitasking. Sonos Speakers – Our household has a few of these speakers now.

Instructional Design

SmartUp

JULY 4, 2022

Podcasts and audiobooks allow for multitasking, and you can listen to audio episodes while running, cooking, cleaning, etc., In this case, I would recommend typing a digital note or recording a voice memo so that you can get back to it after the run. We’ll go into each of them one by one. Podcasts and Audiobooks.

Format

TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 29, 2018

Foot pedals take care of audio playback without the use of a mouse, eliminating the need to multitask with your fingers while transcribing. Voice recognition software. I’ve heard several people, initially skeptical, say they don’t know how they ever managed to transcribe without one.

Authoring Tools

Creativ Technologies

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Integrated voice response (IVR) is the necessity of our times. They can also consult the company’s website to solve customer confusion, but they need to multitask. The retail training can also be beneficial when such employees what conversation should be added to the help desk so that responses to the customers are automated.

Business

TalentLMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This is all supported by scientific fact: our minds are incapable of multitasking. For instance, add subtitles to the eLearning video or a narrated voice-over. But the eLearning course didn’t achieve its primary purpose, which was to enlighten us. Instead, the multimedia got in the way. It became a hurdle instead of a support tool.

Blended Learning

Maestro

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

When you find yourself multitasking, you’re likely also engaged in dual consumption. Infosnacking” is usually as light as it sounds—you’re likely engaging with content that doesn’t require deep focus and lends itself well to multitasking. This can be done with voice of learner and field research. Information snacking.

Strategy

eLearning Learning Posts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Why Studies About Multitasking Are Missing The Point , September 15, 2009. Jajah’s Twitter voice call service , September 17, 2009. Seed, feed, & weed , September 17, 2009. How to build an online community | Community Building , September 16, 2009. The role of theory in instructional design , September 14, 2009.

Knowing Doing Gap

eLearningMind

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Design for How People Learn (Voices That Matter); Julie Dirksen. By probing our daily lives for clues, Medina explains how everything from stress, sleep, and even multitasking affects the brain. It’s a great quickstart guide that we love for getting over the fear of failure and utilizing the SAM design model to launch faster.

Brain

Epilogue Systems

APRIL 9, 2024

A digital assistant is much more than a tool that responds to voice commands or types out calendar reminders. Interactive Communication: They use voice or text-based interaction, allowing users to perform tasks hands-free or through simple messaging. We appreciate your readership. What is a Digital Assistant?

Digital

Hurix Digital

JUNE 26, 2024

By utilizing voice, teachers may create a vibrant, welcoming environment where each student can excel. Voice Selection: The days of boring voices are long gone. With the range of AI voices and accents that TTS provides, students can select a narrator that speaks to them.

Text-to-Speech