E-learningVoiceover is where my voice is used in an educational context. But more sort of, “classical” education, and not documentaries or interesting YouTube videos (they’re on the Narration page).
I thoroughly enjoy working hard to at least get a basic understanding on what I’m reading, which then translates to a more convincing and authentic E-learning delivery. It’s an excuse for me to learn more about a wide range of topics, andthat I will forever cherish.
If I one day stop learning, put me out to pasture, for my own sake.
“Excellent as always! Another great piece of voice over work from George. I had very specific requirements, which George met with ease and turned around very quickly. Thank you”
“George and I have worked on various e-learning projects together. He is always prompt at communicating and his voice is just perfect! It’s so clear and positive without being grating which is ideal for our target market. Thanks so much George!”
One of the types of voiceover hit hardest by AI, is one answer. If you have a quota to fill, and don’t mind too much about the learner really taking in the material and feeling completely engrossed/engaged, then I’m sure you’d go with a computer voice. Which (surprise), I think is a real shame. But also, I think is quite understandable in a stressful world.
We’re all under our own pressures from those above, even though naturally I think AI is a scourge on humanity.
Really, life is one big learn. So, I do feel there is (or should be) some sanctity to it.
Still, E-learning is massive now, compared to 10 years ago. Online courses, either by institutions that used to be mostly brick-and-mortar teaching establishments, or by people who are using the internet as their sole conduit for educating, are booming.
What this means is more content, content, content.
I like my voice in the context of teaching, or at least, explaining. A part of my real personality that shines through is a little irreverence, which goes a long way to drawing the listener in to otherwise quite dull or serious topics.
I love learning. So do the learners. But generally they (we) don’t like when it’s made to feel a chore, or a punishment. Adults have decided themselves to be somewhere, and learn something, so why make it more difficult for them?
Children on the other hand, haven’t made their own decision to be there (there’s an ethical conversation to be had here). Though they also don’t like when anything is taken overly seriously, and if you make learning just slightly less punitive, you’d be amazed how receptive younger people are to the whole breadth of topics available to our monkey brains.
The following cannot be stressed enough. Everyone loves to learn, it is incredibly stimulating, we can teach in a warm and learner-centred way, and it’s a travesty that we treat it as anything other than a joyous celebration in the capability of our brains.
I will put every effort in, to make sure no one ever feels bored listening to material that I am reading out.
This is such a simple box to fill, what a treat.
I charge £0.10/word as standard, and £0.25/word for technical scripts. With bulk discounts, as a thank you for giving me a big project to chew on.
My minimum bill is £100 though, just so that I’m not likely to be bogged down with 35-word long IELTS word collections for a £3.50 invoice.
I’ve sort of already covered this above in “why should you hire George..“, but it centres around both sides of the table being on.. the same side.
The person (me, in this case) playing the role of the educator/lecturer/teacher in any E-learning product, can’t often go wrong by removing any air of hierarchy in the learning environment. We are both here to tackle the shared goal of spreading this knowledge from me (the content, really) to you, and thus we shall work together in a friendly and community-spirited way to make that happen.
That’s quite a long winded way of saying I don’t like to talk down to people, and it should be no surprise that humans at large, appreciate that.
This appreciation benefits you, because there will be higher content engagement, higher client/learner satisfaction, higher brand/institution loyalty, higher further progress numbers, and a higher rate of information retention.
It’s a win for everyone, and I feel lucky to have born in an era where this is becoming more commonplace.
