You bet it is! It is estimated that eLearning is currently a $35 billion industry, and by 2025, it will explode to nearly $325 billion.

E-learning is not just having a voice talent read your PowerPoint presentation. For something this critical to the success of your organization, the voice-over must be personable and have a connection to the learner.

There are many types of media platforms which fall under the e-Learning umbrella. Some of these include:

VR (Virtual Reality):  A fully immersive, computer simulated environment that gives you the feeling of being in that environment instead of the one you are actually in. A headset is often used to project realistic 3-D images. Tactile feedback allows user interaction as well. A voice-over will also be used to guide the viewer to different areas of the VR program.

AI (Artificial Intelligence): Interaction which occurs with AI is created by computer systems that function intelligently and independently, performing tasks that would typically be done by humans. For instance, when you interact with your mobile phone to get directions or find a restaurant.

AR (Augmented Reality): This allows the overlay of digital or virtual images and sounds into a real-world environment. For example, when you use face recognition in a camera, augmented reality can then add images to that face.

Micro Learning: A form of learning which delivers targeted, single-concept lessons to employees within their work flows so they may naturally learn new behaviors over time.

The one common requirement for each of these platforms is the use of a professional voice talent to guide the participant through each segment of the process.

Remaining teachable is admitting to ourselves that we don’t know everything. Most of us don’t know what we don’t know.

It’s been suggested we should never stumble over the same stone twice. In other words, it is acceptable to allow yourself to make mistakes, but if we learn and gain knowledge from them, we will avoid a reoccurrence.

Exposing yourself to new experiences, ideas and information will energize your ambition for personal growth and improvement. Teachable people take advantage of these opportunities. Being a lifetime learner helps you avoid mental stagnation.

One of the true benefits of eLearning is that a plethora of detailed and concentrated, subject-focused material can be obtained in just a few clicks. Whether it is through a local library, internal company communications, online learning or as part of a course of study at a place of higher education.

It is very common that the text of your e-learning script will sometimes be very dense and include a lot of technical jargon. When choosing a voice actor to deliver this information, the message needs to be engaging and spoken in a conversational and friendly way.

For example, if the listener is hearing a reassuring tone in the voice-over while watching a training video, they are more likely to remember the material and demonstrate that retention immediately in their job performance.

Do yourself and your organization a favor, invest the time and effort in vetting for a qualified and experienced voiceover artist. The right partner for your project will be someone who has an extensive portfolio for your review, testimonials from satisfied clients  and handles themselves in a professional manner.

A variety of personnel will collaborate with the voice talent on an eLearning project. Most common are the Project Manager or Instructional Designer. They are familiar with the latest technologies and have a well-rounded understanding of pertinent points in the educational or training content.

The advantage of working together with a trained voice actor is that they have the same level of commitment and dedication to the success of your project. This is helpful for articulating to the voice artist the exact needs and expectations for the project.

Having confidence when joining forces with this type of experienced team player will eliminate the uncertainty and stress that sometimes comes when working with a beginner.

But voice over is more than just having someone read the copy you’ve brilliantly composed to educate or entertain your audience. This beautifully written story needs to be conveyed in an authentic and natural way. A voice talent needs to be more of a voice artist who can paint the canvas of the listener’s imagination.

The voice actor should tell them, not sell them on your product, idea or process. The character of the voice-over should sound warm, natural and connected to your copy in order to engage your listener in a pleasantly persuasive manner.

John Henry realizes the voice over is just one facet in the production process of your e-Learning project.

With decades of B2B and B2C Sales and Marketing experience, he’s a professional who understands how businesses operate and what they expect from their service providers. You’ll receive responsive communication  from a relatable partner on a regular basis. He gets it. And so will you.

There is more to serving you than just meeting a deadline. Like paying attention to the details, listening to your needs and quickly answering any questions or fulfilling requests.

When you hire John for your voiceover project, you’ll experience a flexible and collaborative approach designed to help you reach your expected result.

The great thing about recording voice-over for eLearning projects, or any other voiceover for that matter, is the ability to service local, regional, national and international clients.

John’s fully equipped home studio includes Source Connect Standard, Skype and Phone Patch, giving you the ability to listen in and direct the session while he’s recording your script. This is especially beneficial for time sensitive projects as it allows all the corrections to tone and pace to be done immediately on the spot.

As a fellow creative, John values the opportunity to initiate and build strong, lasting relationships with collaborators.

• An active participant who consistently offers authenticity, transparency, dependability and flexibility
• Ownership of the goals of your project and a commitment to achieve your expected result
• An accountable partner you can trust to work autonomously or interdependently when necessary
• A responsive communicator who honors the demands of your workflow

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