Audio
Section outline
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Below are examples of how the same audio file can be added to your Moodle course in different ways. As you will notice, depending on the tool or strategy used, it results in different outcomes for the students. When deciding how to add audio to your course, be sure to understand how the tool functions and consider how it impacts the student experience.
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Text and Media Area Tool (using Kaltura, if available at your institution)
If Kaltura is available at your institution, an audio file could be embedded using the Kaltura button
in a Text and Media tool. It would display on the main course page and contain captions (be sure to edit them!). -
In this example, the audio file itself is uploaded using the File tool. It does not contain captions so if you choose this tool, you might consider including a transcript below. For example, you may use a separate File Tool or create a hyperlink to the transcript in this description area.
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Text and Media Area Tool (audio file)
In this example, an audio file has been embedded using the link button
in the Text and Media Area tool.
As you can see, there are no captions so you might want to consider including a transcript!
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