Course ePortfolio

 

• A basic understanding of audio editing or recording is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with audiobook platforms such as Audible, Google Play Books, or OverDrive.
• An interest in creating or distributing audiobooks.

 

Pedagogical Approach

This course employs a learner-centered, practical approach to ensure knowledge retention and application:

• Interactive Lectures: Dynamic presentations covering key concepts of audiobook formats.
• Hands-On Workshops: Practice sessions where learners will work with different audio file types and explore their compatibility with various platforms.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples illustrating how successful audiobooks leveraged the right formats to reach their audience.
• Peer Discussions: Group activities to exchange insights and discuss strategies for format selection.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the primary audiobook formats, including MP3, AAC, and FLAC, and their unique features.
2. Understand the compatibility of different formats with popular audiobook platforms.
3. Analyze listener preferences and align them with appropriate formats.
4. Recognize the technical specifications required for audiobook production and distribution.
5. Develop a strategy to optimize the audiobook listening experience through thoughtful format selection.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed using a combination of formative and summative evaluations:

1. Quizzes: Short quizzes after each module to test understanding of key concepts.
2. Practical Assignments:
   • Convert a sample audio file into multiple formats and evaluate their quality.
   • Create a distribution plan based on a hypothetical target audience.
3. Case Study Analysis: Review and critique an audiobook’s format choice and its impact on audience reception.
4. Final Project: Design a comprehensive strategy for choosing the right audiobook format for a given audience profile, supported by data and insights from the course.

Other Information

 

• Duration: 4 weeks (2 hours per week).
• Mode: Online, self-paced with live Q&A sessions.
• Resources Provided:
  • Access to audio editing software for practical exercises.
  • Reading materials on audiobook industry standards and trends.
  • Sample audio files for experimentation.
• Target Audience: Aspiring audiobook creators, narrators, publishers, and marketers looking to improve their technical and strategic skills.