Audio-+E-Learning+Technologies

=(e.g. Skype, GIZMO, Ecam, High Definition Conferencing) = || Students can communicate globally with other students or with instructors. These technologies allow online conferencing and online video and voice calls. ||  (e.g. YackPack, VoiceThread) || Class can create a group or groups and conduct discussions or conversations (for a group project or for instruction) These tools allow group conversations and vitual relationships. || iPod and MP 3 Player allow users to download audiobooks for example. The Podcast can be copied to a portable device for playback on the go such as a mobile phone or PDAs or any other device that has the ability to play MP# files. Narration, music, and sound effects ||
 * =**Technologies for Audio in E-Learning**= || =Appropriate use for those technologies= ||
 * =**//Synchronous Voice Tools (Audio and Video Conferencing) //**=
 * **Asynchronous Voice Tools**
 * **Chat** || Chat allows several people to communicate with each other. Each participant uses a computer to type their comments. The other participants can see the name of the person and their comments. ||
 * //**Shared Whiteboard**// || A shared whiteboard lets a group of people communicate by typing comments, drawing, highlighting and pointing. ||
 * //**Application Sharing**// || Can demonstrate how to use software applications to remote learners with application sharing. ||
 * **iPod & MP3 Player**
 * PDAs (Palm or Pocket PC) & Mobile Phones** || **Podcasting** - uses technology to transmit /broadcast audio or video programs. It allows users to post productions they create over the Internet or using an MP3 player.

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