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Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 15 hours
  • Course by Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Offered by

About

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: 1. Identify concepts to associate with sounds in learning tools 2. Brainstorm sound designs 3. Prototype sound designs 4. Evaluate sound designs 5. Interpret results and decide next steps The lessons cover terminology, best practices in design, and even give you an introduction to creating sounds.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Course Introduction: Learning Goal Reflection

1 Discussions

  • Introductions

1 Videos

  • Course Introduction Video

1 Readings

  • Syllabus

Sound in the Real World

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Sounds You Encounter Daily

1 Videos

  • Sound in the Real World

Auditory Displays and Sonification

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3 Quiz

1 Videos

  • Auditory Displays and Sonification

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Explore John Travoltage

Sounds Categorized as Auditory Displays

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What Sounds Do People Hear?

1 Videos

  • Sounds Categorized as Auditory Displays

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Brainstorm 3 Skills

Module 1 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 1 Quiz

Sound Design Overview

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Learning Tool or Idea

1 Videos

  • Sound Design Overview

Simple Mappings and Effects: Part 1

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Simple Mappings and Effects: Part 1

Simple Mappings and Effects: Part 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 3 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Explore a Sim

1 Videos

  • Simple Mappings and Effects: Part 2

More Complex Mappings

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • More Complex Mappings

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Thinking About Mappings

Effectively Layering Sounds

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Effectively Layering Sounds

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Summarize How to Effectively Layer Sounds

Practical Considerations

    • 1 Videos
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  • Practical Considerations

Putting It All Together (Mappings Review)

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Putting It All Together (Mappings Review)

Module 2 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 2 Quiz

Evaluation Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Evaluation Introduction

Intro Part 2: Components of Evaluation

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Into Part 2: Components of Evaluations

Question Types and Measures

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Question Types and Measures

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Evaluating a Sim

Evaluation Methods

    • 1 Videos
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  • Evaluation Methods

Analyzing and Interpreting Evaluations

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Analyzing and Interpreting Evaluations

Iterative Design

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Iterative Design

Evaluation Review and Full Examples

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Have a Friend Evaluate a Sound

1 Videos

  • Review and Full Examples

Module 3 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

Overview of Tool Types

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Overview of Tool Types

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Reviewing Tool Types

Non-Programming Tools

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Using Non-programming Tools

3 Videos

  • Non-Programming Tools
  • Hear from an Expert #1: The Design of John Travoltage's Arm
  • Hear from an Expert #2: The Design of John Travoltage's Charge

Programming Tools

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Programming Tools

1 Readings

  • Extra Activity: Exploring Programming Tools

Review of Tool Types and Process

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Review of Tool Types and Processes

Module 4 Quiz

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  • Module 4 Quiz

Design Process Overview

    • 1 Videos
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  • Design Process Overview

Tips and Tricks

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Tips and Tricks

Layering Sound and Visuals

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Layering Sounds and Visuals

Learner and Non-Learner Controlled Objects

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 6 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • How to Identify When Sound Designs Might Need to be Inconsistent

1 Videos

  • Learner and Non-Learner Controlled Objects

Module 5 Quiz

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  • Module 5 Quiz

Quick Course Review P1

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 8 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Putting Our Skills to Work

1 Videos

  • Quick Course Review Part 1

Quick Course Review P2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Reflect on Your Goals

1 Peer Review

  • Demonstrate All of Your Skills

1 Videos

  • Quick Course Review Part 2

Auto Summary

"Sound and Sonification Design for Interactive Learning Tools" focuses on integrating sound into educational tools to enhance accessibility and engagement. Ideal for personal development, this professional-level course by Coursera spans 6 weeks, mixing quick introductions with detailed modules. Learners will master sound design concepts, prototyping, evaluation, and interpretation. Subscription options include Starter and Professional tiers, catering to diverse learner needs.

Emily Moore
Instructors

Emily Moore

Brianna J. Tomlinson
Instructors

Brianna J. Tomlinson

Bruce N. Walker
Instructors

Bruce N. Walker