Abstract

People only retain 20% of what they see and 30% of what they hear. But they remember 50% of what they see and hear, and as much as 80% of what they see, hear and do simultaneously (Computer Technology Research, 1993). Internet-based audio and video tools are now used by educators to support instructional, research and administrative activities. Incorporating Web-based multimedia elements such as video, animation and audio into the delivery of on-line course materials can enrich learning by facilitating and encouraging active student participation in the learning process. However, if not designed properly, the addition of audio and other multimedia elements will detract rather than enhance Web-based instruction. The focus of this paper details the design techniques and strategies educators can employ to record digital audio and add audio clips to their instructional Web pages to enhance their on-line course materials.

Citation

Gerth, B.J. (2001). Audio on the Web: Enhance On-line Instruction with Digital Audio. In J. Price, D. Willis, N. Davis & J. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2001--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 45-50). Norfolk, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 11, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/16642/.

Keywords

• Audio
• Instructional Design
• Instructional Materials
• Multimedia
• student participation
• Video
• web-based instruction