E-Learning is the application of Internet technologies to create structured learning environments including course registration, performance assessment, and tracking of student activities. Audio is often used in e-Learning systems to help overcome the impersonal nature of working on the Internet through audio introductions to lessons, background music for presentations, and audio combined with video and animation. Explore the links below to get an idea of the many ways audio can enhance learning experiences delivered on the Web.
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The Seattle Art Museum has an online exhibit of Hindu paintings related to the stories of Krishna. Audio is synchronized with animation and still photos to give us a fascinating peek into another culture. Note the use of looping background audio and how the spoken narrative syncs with the presentation.
Cable in the classroom presents Shakespeare: Subject to Change. This Flash presentation teaches students about the roles of editors, directors, and typesetters in the works of Shakespeare. The presentation uses extensive audio narrations, especially in the Stage to Screen section.
PBS has a Flash-based primer on Avoiding Armageddon. The topic is scary but the use of audio for user interface sounds is nicely done.
The Vermont MIDI Project uses the Scorch Plugin to help students learn to compose. Students upload their scores using Scorch and then interact with professional composers who provide guidance on improving their compositions.
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