Advantages of audio media in teaching and learning, and how it

can be used.

Activity 3

What is audio?

Audio is a sound that lies within the range of sensitivity of the human ear. It has a frequency of approximately 20-20 000 hertz.

How audio can be used in T&L?

1. Audio may be used by a teacher to bring into the classroom sounds which are of significance to the learning process

2. Enhances learning of verbal information

3. Ideal for teaching foreign language. Audio resources allow students to hear words pronounced by native speakers

4. Useful for those who have reading difficulties, or are nonreaders  

5. It can be used as mood music for some subjects like arts.

6. Audio is frequently used in rhythmic activities like dancing.

7. Related songs can be used as a motivation for a class discussion.

8. Animal voice audio can be used in teaching different animal sounds to kindergarten students

9. Audio book may be used to assess students’ listening comprehension

10. Recorded audio of historical speeches and lines of prominent people in the past can be used to create an interesting atmosphere in Social Studies class.

11. Catchy tunes can help students memorize Math formula

12. Radio drama can be used as an activity to assess students’ speech capability

Advantages

1. Inexpensive

2. Readily available and simple to use

3. Reproducible

4. Repeatable

5. Portable

6. Ease of lesson preparation instructors can record their own audio taped lessons easily and economically

7. Selections are easy to locate

8. Resistance to damage