Experiencing eLearning

JULY 25, 2008

Mark Siegriest is trying to find the best audio settings to balance sound quality and file size. tags: captivate , e-learning , audio , audacity. So basically from what I can see there is no point in ever going below 32kbps as you're gaining filesize and losing quality. 32kbps was the smallest file size in his sampling.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

DECEMBER 25, 2014

You can add high-quality screen captions and annotations, all for free. Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. With Audacity, record live audio, cut, copy, or mix sounds together, change the speed or pitch of a recording, and more.

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Thinkdom

MARCH 27, 2024

Creating relevant content - No one will engage with the podcast if the quality is not up to the mark. Recording and editing software - , Audacity is a free and open-source recording and editing software. They should feel they are getting benefits from it and that is helping their career.

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DigitalChalk eLearning

JULY 24, 2014

You can create high-quality product demos with the capture-as-a-video workflow. Audacity is a free, open-source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. With Audacity, record live audio, cut, copy, or mix sounds together, change the speed or pitch of a recording, and more. Presentations. PowerPoint.

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TechSmith Camtasia

JUNE 28, 2018

How to Prepare a Room for Quality Voice Overs. Nothing kills a video like poor audio quality. Beyond seeming unprofessional, poor audio quality makes it difficult for your viewers to understand the video. As you might imagine, sound bouncing back and forth across a room doesn’t make for the highest quality audio.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 29, 2021

But the best option is to record the best quality you can. I usually prefer a desktop mic, but a headset is much more mobile and the sound quality is decent. Sound buffer to control ambient noise and get fuller sound quality. Record about 15 seconds of ambient noise. Use sound buffers. Mic stand. How to Record Audio Narration.

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Mindflash

JULY 20, 2010

Audio in online training is usually served up in one of two forms: (1) poor-quality, amateurish, or (2) high-quality and professional. So we need audio, but more importantly, we need to know when to use it for the greatest impact – and how to do so in a way that’s low-cost and high-quality.

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TalentLMS

MAY 22, 2017

The more pixels a screen can display, the better quality the video will appear. The more pixels a screen can display, the better quality the video will appear. Yet, I’d recommend opting for a camera with a display resolution of 1080p , as the difference in quality is noticeable on bigger monitors. Click To Tweet.

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eLearning Brothers

JANUARY 3, 2014

The highest quality microphone still won’t sound good if you’ve got a ton of background noise. Then there is the Neumann U 87 (a condenser mic) which is about as high quality as you can get. There are a lot of open source options out there as well, including Audacity, Reaper, and NCH Software.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

  On the other hand, easy doesn't necessarily translate to quality. Since simulations or soft skills lessons are typically produced slide-by-slide (in Captivate, Storyline, PowerPoint, or Presenter), I think it's best to record or import the audio directly onto the slide once the slide is done. it's really easy to do.

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eLearning Brothers

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Audacity is a free eLearning tool that you can download and edit your audio. As a result, you will have a highly-effective tutorial that will enhance the quality of your online course. Xerte is perfect for developers of interactive courses, who want to create refined content with some minimal scripting.

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Take an e-Learning Break

OCTOBER 19, 2011

But how do you create engaging, high-quality content for youronline training courses? October26th, 1:00pm ET Space isLimited Reserve Your Webinar Seat Now At: [link] As a trainingdeveloper, you're no stranger to budget cuts.

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TechSmith Camtasia

OCTOBER 21, 2019

If you’re dealing with echo there are some things you can do to improve the quality. The truth is that the quality of your audio files is greatly determined by the type of microphone you use. One of the best tips for recording high-quality audio is to choose the proper microphone. It might still work. Get rid of your echo.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 22, 2014

Beyond enterprise social networks – which are hardly universal and face substantial challenges of their own – UGC in the broader sense is beset by concerns about content quality, accountability, organisational culture, job security and power dynamics. And yet… the world is changing.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 9, 2016

One of the most difficult parts of a video is getting quality audio, in my opinion. And, there have been studies that show that the quality of your audio affects your audience’s perception of the quality of your presentation more than the visuals. We used Audacity to record the audio at 44,100Hz.

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eLearning Brothers

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Also, it’s helpful to create a larger image without losing quality, or to make a subtle background. In future eLearning art and design blog posts, we will do more open source tutorials with GIMPShop, Inkscape, Audacity and other free alternatives. 8 Steps on How to Make a Repeatable Texture Using GIMPshop. Pretty average right?

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 17, 2009

One of the most difficult parts of a screencast is getting quality audio, in my opinion. And, there have been studies that show that the quality of your audio affects your audience's perception of the quality of your presentation more than the visuals. We used Audacity to record the audio at 44,100Hz.

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TechSmith Camtasia

APRIL 12, 2009

The audio quality is great on this screencast which is important as viewers are generally intolerant of poor audio. The video was recorded with Camtasia Studio 5 and audio recorded using his sE2200a mic in Audacity. I liked this screencast for several reasons. The screencast runs 1:32 and is short and to the point.

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360 Training

APRIL 28, 2015

Audio can add a great deal to the quality of your course. The free version, in addition to recording audio, offers undos, normalization of audio levels, fade ins and fade outs, control of audio quality, and control of export format. Click the Export button to name your file, set the quality, and download it.

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Capytech

APRIL 24, 2019

A member of your team – this is the cheapest option, but it only works if the quality of the voiceover is good enough. If you don’t have audio editing software, Audacity is free and well respected. Your e-learning course developer – this is the quickest option as your e-learning course developer will probably have some experience.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 1, 2010

If you want more details, one of the community MVPs shared some tips on how to improve your audio quality. Your audio quality is never going to be better than what you originally recorded. So you need to do the best you can to record good quality audio from the start. I’ve mentioned Audacity before. Do the Basics Right.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The demand for MOOCs stems from an enormous appetite for branded, high-quality education among students around the world who cannot afford expensive private education. Already, EdX, Coursera and Audacity have corporate development teams and are looking at content relationships with large companies.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MAY 29, 2018

Boost audio quality. If you know what you’re doing, you can fine-tune audio quality using an audio editing program like Audacity or WavePad before importing it into your transcription software. Here are some quick tips for further improving your transcription efficiency.

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TechSmith Camtasia

AUGUST 9, 2011

I love the option to hook up an external microphone for high quality audio. Daniel has sent several copies of this ebook to give-away to some lucky Campers! Kodak - My choice for adding camera video to your screencasts has been the Kodak zi8 video camera. And, a few lucky campers will get to take home their own copies!

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LifterLMS

MAY 27, 2019

Chris Badgett: Audacity. Kim Merritt: Audacity, pull it out of Audacity as an MP3, and then, use it from there. The URL Dr., Kim Merritt, joins Chris Badgett of LifterLMS on this episode of LMScast to discuss how course creators can best use video animation to enhance the quality of their video content. Very cool.

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Learning with e's

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Mandela had all those qualities. Sparrow and his crew fight numerous battles with the powers that be, and ultimately using his guile and audacity he triumphs again and again, but always with a cost. He proved that in adversity, when all the odds seem stacked against you, you can still achieve your dream. He survived.

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eLearning Learning Posts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Podcasting for E-Learning: Recording with Audacity - The E-Learning Curve , September 9, 2009. Podcasting for E-Learning: Setting Audacity Preferences , September 8, 2009. Podcasting for E-Learning: Recording with Audacity , September 9, 2009. Podcasting for E-Learning – Tour of Audacity’s User Interface , September 4, 2009.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 19, 2019

Once you have voice talent chosen, use a recording studio or very quiet space, a high-quality microphone and recording software to record the script. If you prefer a free alternative, Audacity is another great choice and easily enough gets the job done. One option for recording audio is Adobe Audition.

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TalentLMS

MAY 14, 2021

Of course, hiring a professional voice artist may be the best way to ensure consistent quality throughout your videos. Technically, you need a soundproof room or studio to ensure the quality of your voice-over video will be great. Platforms like UpWork or Fiverr are good places to find top-rated voice artists to hire.

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

As you can see, the list has many quality learning tech products, but it has a lot that is really not learning technology tools, let alone platforms. Audacity – It is a free, open-source audio tool. Speaking of PlayStation VR, I use Playstation Vue (yes, a cord cutter), why isn’t that on this list?

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Think Orion

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

People adapt and keep a devoted following if the material conveyed maintains its quality. However, a higher quality type will be more effective. Quality audio is more fun to listen to and creates a more positive impression. You must invest in a basic recording setup to start your educational podcast. Any microphone will do.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Podcasts are fairly easy for anyone to make and with the free downloadable software, Audacity , it becomes an inexpensive option. Users can record and edit audio with Audacity and it runs on most operating systems, including Mac OS X and Windows. Listing is alphabetical.). Category: Podcasts.

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Mindflash

APRIL 29, 2015

It is a great high-quality mic and will give you a natural sounding result. The sound you record your voice over in will also affect the recording’s overall quality. To help narrow down the field, here are my top 3 choices: Audacity: Free. The AKG 820 is the microphone used in most Mindflash voice overs. Sound Shield.

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Mindflash

APRIL 6, 2015

It is a great high-quality mic and will give you a natural sounding result. The sound you record your voice over in will also affect the recording’s overall quality. To help narrow down the field, here are my top 3 choices: Audacity: Free. The AKG 820 is the microphone used in most Mindflash voice overs. Sound Shield.

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LifterLMS

JULY 9, 2023

Ken initially started recording music as a teenager and sought to improve the quality of his recordings. He highlights the need of having decent audio quality for filmed videos nevertheless. It’s very high quality, better lighting. You could use Audacity, you could use Reper, whatever you want.

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eLearning Weekly

AUGUST 21, 2009

Here’s an example: Both styles use an informal, relaxed approach along with seemingly low-budget, low-quality video production. Audacity can be used for editing audio. Steve’s style reminds me of CommonCraft videos, which use pseudo-animation and paper cut-outs to communicate a message. It’s free.

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mLearning Trends

JANUARY 27, 2010

Typically the Content Creation Team will either source the appropriate media file, or create it from scratch using a variety of industry standard tools such as Audacity for podcasts or Apple’s Final Cut Pro for videos.

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