Audio
Interactive multimedia (IMM) is a blend of various Media that intends to maximize the learning. Audio is a prominent part of any interactive multimedia. It truly justifies the “interactive” component of an IMM package. Audio is an enhancement that makes understanding the content easier. Mostly a learner would rather prefer a package in which everything is explained than reading an article.
The correct audio will make the entire package relatable and relevant to the learners. Audio makes the content more believable. If the IMM can establish relevance, then it can be better retained. But hold on, the quality of the audio is equally important. It should be undistorted and clear so that it doesn’t act as a distraction to the learner.
Let us see a few examples
The first video is for ITI students, and the second video is for the third standard students. Did you notice the difference in the audios! It is according to the learners.
eventually helps the audio production team. If the interactive multimedia is for learners of smaller age group, say, 6-9 years, then it is really important that the audio is age appropriate so that the tiny toddlers can find it interesting enough to give and sustain their attention. The voice over of kids of similar age makes the audio age appropriate. They will surely not be interested in conversations of adults. Age appropriateness of audio is not only important for kids but for all other learners of different age groups, it makes the content all the more relatable.
At the same time, for Indian learners, the audio cannot be recorded from Americans; there is a huge difference in the accent and dialect that will also be a distraction. It will reduce the quick understandability of the content. The learner may have to replay the content, again and again, that can cause irritability.
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