Visual and Auditory Profiles
Jun 1st, 2009 by Michele Brannon-Hamilton
Visual vs Auditory Profiles
Currently, I’m working on my second and third ETEC courses – 532 and 565. My first task, creating a profile, was similar in both courses. But which would create a more accurate picture of me, I wondered?
Both methods created challenges I expected: finding an acceptable photo, writing or saying something meaningful, getting it done on time and posting it properly. Even the fears were similar: would I look like an idiot or sound like a fool?
However, there were challenges I wasn’t expecting. For example, this was my first experience using digital audio so I was a bit apprehensive but I wasn’t expecting my aversion to speaking on file. In fact, I waited until the last minute to create my audio file/ without even understanding why. Was it the sound of my voice or just the fear of using new technology?
Posting a photo with a few chosen words presented its own problems one of which was vanity. Which photo would I use? Did I want to look professional, friendly or professionally friendly? I finally settled on my Facebook photo so that people will recognize me from place to place.
In the end, I didn’t prefer either the visual or the auditory profile more than the other. In fact, I would probably recommend combining both so that those I take classes with can see how professionally friendly I look and sound.