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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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Uses for Audio in eLearning

Integrated Learnings

First, the audio narration slowed me down. I felt I could’ve skimmed a text version of the content and retained just as much. 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. So when is audio worthwhile? Here are some ideas.

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The Digital Leap: Mastering ePublishing in the Digital Era

Kitaboo

Print-on-Demand Some publishers provide the option of ordering a paper version of an eBook for users who like reading a hard copy version of their favorite book. Adding audio elements to an eBook or a read-aloud feature offers new ways for a user to consume an eBook.

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Audiobooks: Revolutionizing the Way We Consume Literature

Kitaboo

billion by 2027 , the global audiobook market is on a rapid growth trajectory as more and more consumers are inclined to shift to the audible version of books and literary works of different genres. As technology evolves further, there will be even more ways to produce and consume audio content. Expected to reach $13.45

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What Is the Difference between Audiobooks and Digital Books?

Kitaboo

Audio and Digital books are the modern tech-savvy cousins of old hard-bound prints. Table of Contents Digital Books – An Overview Audio Books – An Overview How Do You Choose Between Them? Audio and digital books are both excellent alternate mediums in their own right. How are Digital Books Better than Audio Books?

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Help! What software tool should I use to record audio?

360 Training

Audio can add a great deal to the quality of your course. Many devices and industry-standard elearning tools offer simple and effective software for recording audio. One of our authors who was just getting started with elearning never before had had the need to record audio—and asked for advice on tools.

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Tools and Tips for Transcribing Videos Faster and Easier

TechSmith Camtasia

Audio transcription – the process of converting recorded speech into text – isn’t the most glamorous topic. Aside from marketing-focused benefits, one of the best reasons for transcribing videos is to make your content accessible to all your users, including people who can’t hear the audio or see the video.