Audio can be used to guide the message and clear up clutter on the slides, so your learners can concentrate on the content and cut down on the amount of required reading.
- [Instructor] Audio that supports the learning…really adds value to the course…because it helps guide and engage your learner…and it can cut down on excessive text on screen.…When I sit down with my client for the kick-off meeting,…one of the first questions I ask is will it include audio.…There will be situations where audio is inappropriate,…for example, if someone is sitting in an open cubicle…to watch the course or if their computer…may not be able to handle audio.…So, those are things to keep in mind…when you're making the decision…to add audio to your courses.…
Use the best audio tools that you can afford.…Adobe Audition is great,…but there are plenty of other tools out there…for you to use as well.…Be sure to stick to common audio formats,…and make sure there's something interesting to look at…which help support the story…while the learner is listening to the audio.…And I use audio snippets to help support the learning.…For example, hearing a well-known scientist…explain a theory could be way more entertaining and engaging…
In this course, learn how to go beyond the simple slide deck, and create highly engaging elearning presentations that increase learner agility and motivation using the features and tools of Articulate Storyline 360. Sally Cox combines instruction in the tool with teaching best practices to help you take your elearning development skills to the next level. She explains how to plan and storyboard your course, use design fundamentals to sharpen the aesthetics of your presentation, develop engaging navigation, incorporate storytelling, and create assessments and quizzes.
- Motivating learners with engagement
- Using storyboards to build your vision
- Building the template
- Using the align, ruler, and grid features to keep slides neat
- Working with the corporate brand
- Developing navigation in Storyline
- Buttons, hot spots, and sliders
- Using gamification to help students learn
- Working with audio clips, video, and web links
- Questions, assessments, and quizzes