T Y P E S , E F F E C T I V E N E S S A N D I N T E G RAT I O N

AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

TYPES OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES

• Voicemail:

• “Allows students to leave messages for instructors

regardless of the time.

• Allows instructors to leave messages for individuals or

groups.

• Can be used to administer quizzes.

• Voicemail is generally used as a supplement to other

technologies in a course” (Florida Center for Instructional

Technology, 2009).

TYPES OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES

• Audio Files:

• “Can be used to deliver lectures, panel discussions, or

instructions for the distant learner.

• Audio files are easy to create, easy to duplicate and easy

to use” (Florida Center for Instructional Technology,

2009).

TYPES OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES

• Telephone conferencing:

• In synchronous e-learning environments “you can use

teleconferencing to facilitate group discussion and

collaboration” (Learning and Scholarly Technologies,

2011).

• Telephone conferencing provides opportunities to discuss

issues in-depth, clarify ideas, offer feedback, brainstorm,

set course pace, and develop cooperative problem

solving” (Learning and Scholarly Technologies, 2011).

TYPES OF AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES

• Podcasts:

• “Podcasting is a method for making digital audio and

video files available on the internet in such a way that

others can set their computers to automatically download

new episodes in a series posted online.

• The information in the feed file tells the software where

to go to find and download the files for individual

episodes that make up your subscribed podcasts”

(Florida Center for Instructional Technology, 2009).

TELEPHONE CONFERENCING

Appropriate Uses

• Great for short team

sharing meetings and

check ins.

• Used for connecting over

great distances and time

zones.

AUDIO FILES

Appropriate Uses

• Sharing recorded previous

materials.

• Allows for the delivery of

both a visual and auditory

cue.

• Only when recorded with

high level equipment can it

be effective.

PODCASTS

Appropriate Uses

• Sharing an audio and video

recording of a lecture.

• Sharing Videos form other

Universities and

instructional aids.

• Can be set to update

automatically with the

latest podcast material.

VOICEMAIL

Appropriate Uses

• Access or Leave messages at

any time.

• Can be used to administer

quizzes.

• Serves as an alternative back

up email.

• Use as a back up supplement

to other technologies.

HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?

• Audio allows immersive learning• Through immersive learning, facilitators as well as learners are able

to combine visual and audio components together and recreate the information through videos or a virtual simulation allowing for a real world problem solving (University Business, 2011).

• Prevents cognitive overload by combining text with spoken information• Learners can listen to what is being said and relate it to the text or to

the visuals presented which leads to better understanding of the information, which in turn reinforces the information being presented and allows for better retention of information (Clark & Mayer, 2008).

• Allows for the personalization of the information • Audio allows for personalization of e-learning which leads to better

results for transferring learning as it allows for a more conversation tone which can increase learners comfort level therefore leading to increased participation and bonding between learner and facilitator as well as learner to learner bonding (Clark & Mayer, 2008).

HOW THE INTEGRATION OF AUDIO WITH TEXT ENHANCES LEARNING

• The use of audio can help to lessen an overload of visual with text and graphics.

• The graphics are explained by audio and not by on screen text.

• The use of audio also allows for the personalization of the information

• It extends the amount and type of information available to different types of learners

• Research has shown the use of audio combined with text improves learning and retention.

• www.cemca.org• www.thevalueofmultimedia.com

REFERENCES:

• Clark, R. C., & Mayer, R. E (2008). E-learning and the science of instruction: Proven guidelines for consumer and designer of multimedia learning (2nd ed.) San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.

• Florida Center for Instructional Technology. (2009). Audio Technologies. Retrieved from http://fcit.usf.edu/distance/chap7.htm

• HB Communication Inc. (2009). HB Communication Technology solutions for AV solutions systems integrations

http://www.hbcommunications.com/av-solutions• Learning and Scholarly Technologies. (2011). Using Audio in a Distance

Learning Course. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/lst/help/planning/dlaudio_plan

• The Value of Multimedia in learning (2005) 345 Park Ave, San Jose, http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/thinktank/

valuemedia/The_Value_of_Multimedia.pdf• University Business. (2011). Retrieved from http://

www.universitybusiness.com/article/ball-state-universitys-immersive-learning