Context

This project was created for EME 6415, Development of Computer Courseware. It focused on designing a short instructional podcast using audio only. The goal was to deliver a 3–5 minute lesson on a topic of our choice using Audacity, incorporating narration, music, and sound design. The podcast followed principles from Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction and met all technical and instructional guidelines outlined in the assignment and rubric.

Conditions

I completed this project by starting with a script, then recording narration, and editing in Audacity. I added background music on a second track and used fade-in/fade-out effects to make it smoother. I also paid attention to pacing and clarity so that the content felt easy to follow. The podcast opened with a fun introduction and clear learning objective, then moved through the topic in a logical way, closing with a short recap at the end.

Scope

The final audio came in just under five minutes. It includes background music, clean transitions, and clear narration. Everything was designed to work without visuals and still engage listeners.

Role

To create this podcast, I wrote, recorded, and edited the content. I chose the music, timed the segments, and made sure the transitions felt natural. This project helped me think differently about how to teach when you only have sound to work with. It also gave me a chance to practice audio editing, using tools like Audacity.

Key Competencies Demonstrated

• Design Skills – Used Gagné’s framework to structure content and maintain focus on a clear learning objective.

• Technology & Media Skills – Edited audio in Audacity with narration, music, and clean transitions.

• Communication Skills – Delivered instructional content with clarity, variation in tone, and strong pacing.