Designing sound representations of information can be a complex, but necessary part of engaging students and making material accessible to a larger group of learners. While advances in these tools (e.g., interactive simulations) have made many freely available to millions of STEM students and classrooms around the world, their reliance on visual-only representations makes it difficult for diverse groups of students to access the content. In this course we will introduce you to sound and sound design, to help you successfully integrate enjoyable and effective sounds into interactive learning tools.This course will take about 6 weeks to complete. Some of the modules are shorter, with videos focused on quick introductions or refreshers to get you up to speed with information you need fast. Others are longer (Modules 2 & 3), and include more working examples, or scenarios to consider.
When you finish this course, you’ll know how to:
- Identify concepts to associate with sounds in learning tools
- Brainstorm sound designs
- Prototype sound designs
- Evaluate sound designs
- Interpret results and decide next steps
The lessons cover terminology, best practices in design, and even give you an introduction to creating sounds.
Understand how to identify which concepts could be associated with or represented through sounds in interactive learning tools
Learn how to brainstorm sound designs for interactive learning tools
Learn how to evaluate sound designs for interactive learning tools
Learn best practices for sound design for interactive learning tools
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Sound
Week 2
Sound Design
Week 3
Evaluation
Week 4
Prototyping
Week 5
Designing Sounds and Sonifications
Week 6
Putting It All Together
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
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