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The science of using audio in e-learning

From the Coleface

Next week I’ll be presenting at the eLearning Network on best practices for using audio in e-learning. One of the greatest advances since I was at university is Google, so I started by trying to answer three questions: Is e-learning with audio more effective than e-learning without audio?

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10 top tips for using audio in e-learning

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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. Consider non-voiceover audio where appropriate e.g. music.

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Instructional design agony uncle

From the Coleface

When should I use audio/ video/ other media? How do you design realistic scenarios? How do you reduce lots of detailed content to the key messages that will improve performance? How do I design effective questions? How can I accelerate my development as an instructional designer? How do you find a good instructional designer?

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How was your conference? How was the backchannel?

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And a shameless plug , if you can’t make it to the next eLearning Network event where I’m speaking about best practice in using audio in e-learning, do follow the action on our usual hashtag: #elnevent.

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12 tips for on-line facilitating glory

From the Coleface

Audio – mute people selectively so that the background noises from people being in several locations can be reduced. Remove technology barriers – consider running a pre-session where you can ensure that everyone has the plug-ins that they need and can get familiar with the user interface.

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9 ways to design better conferences

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Audio does not always work smoothly, hence it is worth having an AV technician on hand, even if you have to pay extra for it. If there is a batch of speakers covering similar themes a 20 minute Q&A for all 4 speakers is more interesting than 4 individual 5 minute Q&As.