Learnnovators

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a previous article , I talked about the different types of learner engagement that there are, and what each one entails. I previously wrote in detail about generating killer WIIFMs that will make learners want to take your course. In short, a good WIIFM convinces learners that the course is worth their time and attention.

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Listen to the audio version: [link] Access all our podcasts here: : [link] Connect with Will Thalheimer [link] WorkLearning.com will.thalheimer@worklearning.com New Book 2024: CEO’s Guide The post Learner Surveys and Learning Effectiveness, with Will Thalheimer first appeared on The Upside Learning Blog.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

APRIL 25, 2024

Closed captions support hearing-impaired learners by displaying text synchronized with the slide and/or video audio onscreen. Once the closed captions have been added to the Captivate project, learners click a CC button on the Playbar to display them. per minute of audio. This awesome feature will save you hours of labor.

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B Online Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Audio can bring your elearning alive. Whether it’s a ‘guide on the side’ taking your learner through the learning content, a professional narrator […]. The post 4 Better Ways to Approach Audio Narration in eLearning appeared first on B Online Learning.

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CourseArc

JUNE 21, 2017

As the methods for seamlessly including rich media assets in eLearning continue to improve, instructional designers are finding creative uses of audio and video to supplement their text-based courses. Audio-enhanced lessons help make the learning experience much more robust, functional, and accessible. Optimizing Your Audio.

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SweetRush

MARCH 30, 2021

Do you want to write blockbuster audio scripts that will make stars of your on-screen characters and have your audience reaching for popcorn and hoping for a sequel? If you’re already visualizing your acceptance speech, keep reading for our top five tips for writing audio scripts. Talk to the learners! Technical or simple?

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Experiencing eLearning

OCTOBER 13, 2015

In a discussion on eLearning Heroes , Judith Reymond asked about the research on when or whether audio narration is helpful to adult learners. Adult learners retain more from a narration plus visuals approach than from reading on-screen text. What are your experiences with audio, especially with on-screen text?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JULY 10, 2014

by Jennie Ruby    How can you use your voiceover script to keep the learner's attention within an eLearning lesson? How short is our typical learner's attention span these days, after all? Probably So with absolutely no motion on screen, how long can the audio drone on? Two sentences?

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HexaLearn

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Podcasts are fantastic for auditory learners offering an alternative to traditional text-heavy eLearning materials. Affordable Learning Podcasts are a win for both learners and creators; they’re cost-effective. Creating A Learning Community Podcasts do more than teach; they build a sense of community among learners.

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learnWorlds

MAY 14, 2019

Some prefer visual material, others written and others prefer audio or a combination of those. Today, we are so excited to announce our new and revamped Audio Player , that will take your audio upload and management to the next level! We have done a complete make-over in the way an audio learning activity is presented.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 2, 2024

Scenario-based learning is one way to provide that practice with feedback to help learners improve their performance. Motivation through Relevance: Explore how immediate applicability boosts learner motivation. Watch the podcast If the video of our conversation isn’t embedded below, you can watch it directly on YouTube.

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Yukon Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

During our hands-on Storyline 360 training , we work with audio in various ways. There’s ample opportunity for the aforementioned hullabaloo of overlapping sound and this common “as heard in training” question: “Why is My Audio Overlapping?”. Then, interactive buttons appear that each play audio from a corresponding layer.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

When recording short videos with the Camtasia Recorder, it’s most efficient to record your voiceover audio at the same time. However, it may be necessary for you to add the audio to the video later while working in the Camtasia Editor. I’ve seen a couple of scenarios where adding the audio to a project later is a better way to go.

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Rapid eLearning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Background audio is not as common as it once was in e-learning. Also, with mobile technology (and some limitations playing multiple audio tracks) it may create some problems playing the way you intend it. However, there are times where background audio makes sense. I’d love to hear how you’re using audio in your courses.

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B Online Learning

AUGUST 27, 2014

Working with audio is really fun! Great narration can add context for your learner and can re-enforce the on-screen information by explaining pictures on the slide, rather than just reading the slide text aloud. […]. This is usually one of the final stages of development where you really start to see your course come to life.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

AUGUST 8, 2017

Should there be voiceover audio combined with text and images? What should I do with my eLearning courses to ensure most of my learners actually learn?   I’ve heard more than once that people are either visual or auditory learners. .  Why Developers Don’t Record Their Own Audio.

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Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Are you an eLearning developer struggling with audio? You're getting stuff done, but you wish your audio was better. Like most things technical, once you know the little tricks and gain a better understanding of the technology it becomes an easy leap from amateur audio to "wow, that's sounds great" audio.

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Kitaboo

APRIL 29, 2024

eLearning content creation software is an essential tool for educators, trainers, and instructional designers who want to create online courses that cater to the needs of today’s learners. Quizzes and assessments to estimate learner understanding. Quizzing functionality to assess learner progress.

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eLearning Industry

JUNE 12, 2023

Learners are always looking for ways to diversify their learning journey and take a break from books and face-to-face lectures. Podcasts, or audio-only media, have […] This post was first published on eLearning Industry. What Are The Best Ways To Use Podcasts For Learning?

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Creativ Technologies

JUNE 3, 2022

The vendors are coming up with new solutions to retain the learners and reduce the bounce rate. When the learners drop out of a course, it reflects poorly on an eLearning vendor. Hence, the eLearning vendors are now using PDFs to prepare interesting courses for learners. There has been a revolution in the eLearning industry now.

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Upside Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

That is, an engine takes learner actions and calculates the change in the underlying model, then presents the outcome to the user for the next decision. There can be an underlying loop keeping the world moving, so you get action and learners have to respond. Audio alone is unusual for a scenario, but the possibilities are there.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Perhaps you are trying to get learners to examine their health benefits during open enrollment and take action. " The audio is one of the most important pieces of your eLearning content and it needs to be presented in a dynamic and convincing way. Give your learners a reason to pay attention. by Jeff Hanley.

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Integrated Learnings

OCTOBER 16, 2011

I recently completed an eLearning course (as a learner, not as an instructional designer) on project management. First, the audio narration slowed me down. Since I didn’t need the visuals to understand the audio, I decided to listen to the course like a podcast while glancing at email and other stuff. Here are some ideas.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

by Kevin Siegel    When it comes to adding narration audio (voice-overs), Captivate developers have plenty of choices. You can insert audio using any of the following methods: Object-Level Audio   Right-click any slide object and choose  Audio > Import to  or  Audio > Record to.

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InSync Training

AUGUST 2, 2016

For example, as anyone who has taught or participated in a virtual learning environment knows, audio plays a key role in a program’s success. Audio connectivity issues can quickly derail a session, making effective planning essential. How should you encourage learners to connect to audio?

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

MAY 5, 2016

When it comes to eLearning, voiceover audio almost always enhances the learner experience. except when the audio is of poor quality. The good news is that you don't have to be a professional voiceover talent or use expensive hardware and software to create effective voiceover audio. In

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Rustici Software

JUNE 8, 2021

On the backend, SCORM Cloud wraps the video, audio and PDF files in cmi5 to capture detailed tracking and reporting data. For completion status, simply set the threshold required to indicate that a learner has completed the activity by percent of the video watched or the PDF pages viewed.

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Hurix Digital

MAY 8, 2024

Learners can gain practical medical coding skills necessary for advancement through blended learning in healthcare that includes interactive exercises, multimedia tools, and real-world case studies. Watching a video demonstration of coding techniques can help learners gain hands-on knowledge of applying codes in real-world scenarios.

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LearnDash

MARCH 31, 2020

If you’re one of these professors, or if you’re a school administrator trying to offer students as much support as you can, we’d like to offer these tips to help your learners get through the semester. Many learners underestimate the time it will take to cover course material. Interact with your fellow learners.

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Adobe Captivate

APRIL 11, 2018

Last week I answered several questions about audio on the forums with pretty simple workflows Maybe you will like them? Trick 1: Audio when hovering over a (shape) button. The audio (Cymbals) will only play when hovering over the button. Trick 2: avoiding overlapping audio on quiz slide. Trick 3: Audio in states.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

by Kevin Siegel      Adding voiceover audio to eLearning enhances the learner experience. And before you spend thousands of dollars hiring voiceover talent to record your audio, you should know: your voice is fine (nobody likes their own voice so trust me on this, yours will do nicely). wait for it. 

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JANUARY 31, 2013

It's not a big deal if you don't need the playbar, but what if you need to give your learners the ability to mute/unmute the audio? Or maybe the learner is relying on closed captions? Without a playbar, the learner will not have access to the closed caption tool. Here's how you do it.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Are you an eLearning developer planning to include voiceover audio in your eLearning lessons? audio will enhance the learner experience. Good audio will enhance the learner experience. But what about bad audio? bad audio might still work, but it could also diminish the effectiveness of your lesson.

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Adobe Captivate

JUNE 5, 2019

I know about Audio->import to->object/slide/background, but does anyone know of a way to add audio to a slide which is independent of the timeline. The background audio is playing cafe sounds e.g. the murmur of people in the background and coffee being made. The post Background audio appeared first on eLearning.

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Integrated Learnings

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Using audio narration in eLearning courses has been debated from both sides – some people feel that it is an enhancement that assists the learner in completing the course, while others argue that it can be distracting. Audio narration can help to describe charts and graphs that would otherwise require a lot of reading.

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Adobe Captivate

APRIL 13, 2019

Both types of messages can have audio attached to it, it will be Object audio. In the second tweak post I explained how you can cope with Slide audio: learner has to listen to it before the Submit button appears, to enter an answer. Play Audio. Alternative for Slide audio. Skip/Switch audio during Review.

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The Learning Dispatch

JUNE 21, 2018

Here are some ways to construct elearning without audio. Who doesn’t love audio narration in elearning? Yet audio can be difficult, for both the learner and the training program. Learners need to have an environment where they can play the audio through speakers; or find headphones to plug in.

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