There is a vast area of video and audio content on the internet.   People spend countless hours watching YouTube videos and listening to podcasts.   One way you can grab your students’ attention, spark curiosity, and provide value to your course content is by creating your own videos or podcasts to use in your teaching.  You can also give your students the opportunity to let their creativity run free. Using audio and video allows your students to take ownership, develop content mastery, and turns any assignment into a unique, interactive experience.  Check out this article titled “Asynchronous Video: A Powerful Way to Teach, Present, and Communicate with Students“.

Why Create Audio or Video?

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To Introduce a new topic Explain a topic students struggle to understand Provide an overview of an assignment Demonstrate an activity for students to complete Assess students on content from a video
Choose a quiet, well-lit environment Use the right equipment Good microphone Good camera Test the equipment Positioning the mic and Camera

Next-Gen Video, Audio, & Sound Design

ElevenLabs: Advanced AI Audio & Video Studio

ElevenLabs is a powerful multimedia platform that allows faculty to create high-quality, professional-grade content for their courses. Beyond simple text-to-speech, it offers a suite of tools designed to enhance the student experience through immersive audio and video:

  • Realistic Narration: Turn lecture notes or scripts into natural, expressive audio in seconds—ideal for making course materials more accessible and engaging.

  • AI Video Tools: Generate high-fidelity video content and animations to help visualize complex concepts or create cinematic instructional intros.

  • Instant Dubbing: Reach a global student body by automatically translating and dubbing your video content into dozens of different languages.

How to Get Started:

  • Individual Use: You can create an account with ElevenLabs to begin exploring the free tools available.

  • Departmental Support: If you would like help implementing these tools, or if you want to brainstorm ideas for integrating AI audio and video into your specific curriculum, please contact the CTLE department for assistance.

ElevenLabs in the Classroom: A Live Example

Crime Scene Activity

This high-impact, multimedia experience fuses pro voiceovers, dramatic soundscapes, and hands-on elements to deliver unforgettable, lifelike training. While crime-scene inspired, it’s fully customizable for any topic. To bring your vision to life, get your storyboard and content to us early for the best results.

Contact CTLE to use ElevenLabs

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Edpuzzle

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OpenShot

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