Audio+Technologies+for+E-learning

[|Best Practices in E-Learning Audio]


 * ** Audio Technology ** || ** Appropriate Use ** || ** Integration with text ** || ** Effectiveness in **
 * E-learning ** ||
 * Audacity **
 * (Deb) ** || Used to create audio files by connecting a microphone to a computer and recording information. || Audacity enables the user to record text, edit it, and save it as a MP3 or WAV file. || Recording text in audio format enables the learner to pay attention to a visual without having to read related text at the same time. ||
 * Voice over IP (VoIP) **
 * (Brooke) ** || Used by an instructor speaking onto a microphone in real time synchronous classes. || Used by the instructor to explain graphics and text that are difficult to understand. || VoIP is used in e-Learning for the instructor to interact with the students and explain the finer points of graphs and slides. ||
 * Podcasting **
 * (Ralisha) ** || Digital audio or video files; usually released as episodes in a series and played back using iPods, MP3 players, or a computer using Web syndication. || The instructor and students can interact with each other through podcasting. By using text learners can receive immediate feedback on their thoughts and questions. || Teachers can use the technology to provide additional and revision material to students to download and review at a time that suits them. The flexibility that such time-shifting offers makes podcasting a valuable educational tool. ||
 * ** Headset Microphone **
 * (Dewayne) ** || Plugs directly into your computer’s input source and output source, so you can hear what you say as you are recording. || The integration of audio with graphic enhances learning because of the reduction of the learner’s visual/pictorial channel (eye ports) by creating more of a balance challenging the auditory/verbal channel, also known as ear ports || The learner can then listen to what is being said as they also view the text and corresponding graphic on the screen. Integration of audio and text can assist the learner in effectively processing the material being taught, and the on-screen text can provide an additional method for remembering and referencing the necessary information. ||
 * Pre-recorded **
 * Media **
 * (Larry) ** || May consist of only audio or video or both. It can be imbedded in a lesson presentation or linked. || It can be used to augment text and blend supporting information into the instructor’s lesson. || It effectively enhances E-learning by allowing the instructor to use an additional method to transmit information and allows the student to review the information at a later date. ||
 * Pre-recorded **
 * Media **
 * (Larry) ** || May consist of only audio or video or both. It can be imbedded in a lesson presentation or linked. || It can be used to augment text and blend supporting information into the instructor’s lesson. || It effectively enhances E-learning by allowing the instructor to use an additional method to transmit information and allows the student to review the information at a later date. ||
 * (Larry) ** || May consist of only audio or video or both. It can be imbedded in a lesson presentation or linked. || It can be used to augment text and blend supporting information into the instructor’s lesson. || It effectively enhances E-learning by allowing the instructor to use an additional method to transmit information and allows the student to review the information at a later date. ||