Instructional Design Works - Eboni Mull
Audio Projects
Target Audience: College students attending a new class
Research Methodologies: Adobe Audition use of composing an audio track; selecting, manipulating and editing background music and sound effects; AI use to generate album cover for the track; use of SoundCloud to host track.
Project Need: Engaging audio syllabus to prepare college students for their new class. The audio version of the syllabus is not only meant to entertain students and get them excited but also assists disabled learners by providing them an alternative way of consuming information.
Audio-only media is crucial in instructional design because it enhances learning through diverse formats, improves accessibility for various learners, and uses the power of storytelling and emotion to increase engagement.
Audio media can deliver clear, concise instructions while providing a more personal connection to learners. Lastly, it caters to different learning styles, such as supporting those with low literacy or other reading challenges.
Target Audience: Museum staff
Research Methodologies: Adobe Audition use of composing an audio track; selecting, manipulating and editing background music; use of SoundCloud to host track.
Project Need: Creation of an audio introduction to Moodle was needed as a soft launch for staff at a museum that will learn how to create instructional elements via Moodle. The content of the audio needed to be delivered in under two minutes all while sounding professional, being easy to follow and easy to understand. Lastly, the audio needed to be engaging and have low to no cognitive load.