Learning by Ear Rdtbl Handout2

8/2/2019 Learning by Ear Rdtbl Handout2

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Sounding Us Out

Johns a jazz guitar

Mary Ellens a beach


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Discussion Sound Bites:

Sound and cognition

Sound and learning

Instructional design

Digital sound

Sound Production Sound Workstation


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Dual Cognitive Processing

Multiple inputVisual, auditory

Multiple processEye, ear

Multiple paths


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Dual Process Learning

Single Memory ProcessVisual working memory

(Animation and text)

Dual Memory ProcessVisual plus auditory memory

(Animation, text, and sound)

Result: Out-PerformanceRetention, recognition, transfer


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Audio Listening Skills

Listening skills help students:

Identify main ideas Recall details Sequence events Draw conclusions Identify perspectives

Predict outcomes


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Auditory Stimulation

Transfers to reading skills

Results in more reflection

Utilizes familiar brain paths

Captures imagination, drama,


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Audio Demonstrations

Renowned speakers, leaders model:

Oral clarity, style, coherence, expression,

rhetorical devices, strategies


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Instructional Strategies

Real life aspectNews broadcasts, interviews

InstructionExplain assignments

Teacher presence

Penns Prof. Bill Bernerdemonstrates expertise

http://mediamogul.seas.upenn.edu:8080/ramgen/physics_lab/real/reflectionrefraction.rm
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Instructional Strategies

Memory AidRhythm and sound

Photo, text and sound

Language class

StorytellingEffective teaching

Experiential literature

Richness of webCulture, language

http://wiredforbooks.org/carol/http://wiredforbooks.org/macbeth/
http://www.wiredforbooks.org/carol/http://wiredforbooks.org/macbeth/http://wiredforbooks.org/macbeth/http://www.wiredforbooks.org/carol/


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Spinal Cord Protection

By the vertebral column, meninges, cerebrospinal

fluid, andvertebral ligaments.

Audio Teacher Presence


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Adding Narration to Slides

Merlot: Charles Ansorge LTA

PowerPoint: Tutorials


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Portable Station Decisions

High-end

ProTools

MBox

Low-endFreeTools

No XP version

Windows Recorder

IPod

Audacity

Considerations:Platform

PC, Mac

Web

File formatCapture

Compression


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High-End Hardware Setup

Computer

MBox

Condenser mic

Low-impedence

mic cable (2)


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Add-On EquipmentPortable mic stand

Gooseneck mic holder

Headphones


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Mic Choice

Key to Quality SoundHandheld mics, Imic and Lavelier


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Software ChoicesSound recording

ProTools

Windows Recorder (free)Audacity (free)

Sound editingProTools

Audacity (free)

File conversionProTools

Jukebox (free)


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Free Recording SoftwareWindows Sound Recorder


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Basic Mic, Free Recorder

Sound Recorder

Mic basics:Quality

Position


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Hardware Ready to Record

Laptop

MBox Mic Mic Stand Cables Headphones


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On Call:Our Portable Studio

1. Request

2. Script assured3. In-office setup


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Script Is ReadyNowStart with clean sound environment

Survey office noise

HeaterAir Conditioner

Telephone

Hallway noise

Interruptions


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Prepare for the WorstUnexpected Noise

Grass blowing outside the window

Security guards squawking radio

Bad TakesDont stand on the cables

Plan for Retakes


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Checklist Reminders

Set headphone volume Set mic level

Highest without clipping

Loudest passage

Record a take

Dont rush

Affects quality

Talent performance

Playback

Check for clean signal

Do Multiple takes


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Working with Pro ToolsCopy and paste

Editing Fades (in, out, cross)Repair wave form

Mixing Effects, equalizationCompression Volume peaksReverb Dialogue depth


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Mixing/Final Output

in Pro Tools

Automation Mix Mute

Effects

Set Output LevelsFinal Mix Down


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Audio Mastering Data

File format AIFF, Wav, MP3 or real audio?

Sampling rate 44.1 kHz for CD quality

Bit depth 16-bit depth for CD quality

Bounce to disk Mono

Stereo


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From .wav to .mp3Jukebox File Converter Interface


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Show Time:Walts Welcome Page


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Putting Heads Together

To Take Home Ideas

Share successful uses

Ideas to cut costs Embed or stream?

Equipment high-end, low-end

References and tutorials Any software/recommendations

Documents

Learning by Ear Rdtbl Handout2