To see an interesting use of audio in e-learning, check out a Flash file from a course I designed and built. Note how the sound of the voice from the text to speech converter (first link) contrasts with the sound of the human voice (second link). In this sample, I used the artificial voice to advantage. In most cases, the quality would not be acceptable for more extensive use, as in narration.

I recently enjoyed helping ASTD-Md. celebrate its 60^th anniversary. The event included the annual conference session featuring Bob Pike. Self-described as one who “trains trainers to train,” Bob demonstrated many participant-centered techniques as he led us masterfully through the session. He encouraged us to join the professional association because its like Cheers, where everyone knows what you do. Certainly this event proved to be a good learning and networking opportunity.