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A Voice for Learning? Exploring the Pros and Cons of Having Audio Narration in eLearning

IT Training Department Blog

The science promoting the use of audio narration in eLearning is strong, but the cons must still be considered. Present words as audio narration rather than on the screen. …there is considerable evidence that presenting words in audio rather than on-screen text can result in significant learning gains. The premise?

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Learner Surveys and Learning Effectiveness, with Will Thalheimer

Upside Learning

MBA, a distinguished consultant, speaker, researcher, and founder of Work-Learning Research, shares his extensive expertise in instructional design, training, and consulting. In a recent installment of the L&D GoBeyond podcast, host Amit Garg skillfully guides listeners through an insightful conversation with Will Thalheimer.

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eLearning: What's the Best Microphone for Voiceover Audio?

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

I received an email asking the following: What specific advice can you give about the kind of microphone to purchase for making good quality audio narrations to accompany my Captivate training sessions, minimizing echo and other audio problems? Do you record your audio in a studio or in the office? Audio-Technica.

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Tools That Make Consulting Easier (And a Few More I Need)

Experiencing eLearning

I have now been working as an independent consultant for over 5 years. It also includes the option for calling in on a phone rather than just VOIP, so you can get better quality audio. These are the tools I use to run my business and work with clients. This list is constantly evolving, and I have a list of solutions I need as well.

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Designing Learning for Behavior Change with Julie Dirksen

Upside Learning

In a recent installment of the Learning and Development (L&D) Insights podcast, Amit engages in a captivating conversation with Julie Dirksen, a renowned learning strategy consultant and author of Talk to the Elephant: Designing Learning for Behavior Change.

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Scenario-Based Learning for Learning Impact, with Christy Tucker

Upside Learning

In the latest episode of the L&D GoBeyond podcast, Amit Garg engages in a compelling conversation with Christy Tucker, a distinguished Learning Experience Design Consultant, unveiling the transformative potential of scenario-based learning and its profound impact on learner engagement and skill transfer.

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Audio for eLearning: The First Steps

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

If you're not using audio in your eLearning you are losing more than half your audience, and that is never a good thing. If you think audio is too expensive to use, think again! The first step to consider is whether you do your own audio or hire a voice talent to do it for you.

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