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toc =Ideas for using sound in your= =classroom=
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 * Share book review
 * Document a field trip
 * Classroom news
 * Record a class discussion
 * Conduct interviews
 * Review curricular content

=Recording with a Computer=

Different Types of Audio Files

 * WAV files
 * an uncompressed file generally associated with Windows PCs
 * MP3 files
 * a compressed file that is best for uploading to the web

Different Kinds of Mics

 * sound quality for recording is not very good.
 * there is a volume controller on the plug in cable that can cause problems if not turned up.
 * pink end in mic jack, green end in headphone jack.
 * these are the easiest to use and record good audio
 * there is a volume controller on the cable


 * the computer sometimes has difficulty recognizing this mic
 * make sure the mic is turned on. Button on base should be green.
 * Good if more than one person needs to use the mic at the same time.

Connecting a Mic
Tips and tricks.
 * make sure the mic is plugged into the computer BEFORE you access the website or program that you plan to use.
 * do a test recording BEFORE committing anything of quality to the recording
 * be aware that all the laptops have internal mics so your test recording might still pick up sound via the computer mic. If the volume of your test recording is low then you are probably using the computer mic.
 * Screen Cast: [|how to check your recording settings]
 * the bottom of this screencast got cut off. To access audio settings right click on the speaker icon in the bottom right of the screen.

Using Online Recording Sites
Most of these sites require you to set up an account or give them an email address before you start using them (Vocaroo is the exception). As a school we are working towards purchasing school wide licenses for some of these sites, but knowing how the sign up process works is an important skill to have. Be wary of giving up too much information when you sign up and read the Terms of Service to see what they will do with your information. I

If you are just trying out the site a useful tool is [|@tempinbox]. When you are asked to give them an email address make one up that ends in @tempinbox.com (for example, phil@tempinbox.com). You then go to [|www.tempinbox.com] and enter the email address you made up in the box provided. Any mail sent to that address will show up.

[|Vocaroo]

 * Vocaroo Screen Cast

[|AudioPal]

 * Audio Pal Screen Cast

[|Voki]

 * Voki Tutorials

[|Voicethread]

 * [|Aspengrove Voicethread Account]
 * [|Voicethread Tutorial]

Audacity
Garage Band Aviary
 * This is an [|excellent online manual for Audacity]. Good for those that prefer to read instructions and see screen shots.
 * [|Audacity for teachers - installation and basic editing] (video)
 * [|Audacity for teachers - installation and basic editing] (text)

=Using a Voice Recorder= Sony Voice Recorder

=Recording with an iPod=
 * all school iTouch devices are on our school wireless network.
 * all school iTouch devices have had the Gmail account Aspengroveone added as the default mail client.
 * if you email youself any media captured with these devices it will be an email from aspengroveone@gmail.com

Capturing Audio
Voice Memos AudioBoo

Sharing Audio
Email as mp3 Email to Posterous Blog

=Tips for Using the Tools with Students=

Podcasting

 * A great resource is [|Podcasting for Teachers and Students] by [|Tony Vincent]. The list of podcasting ideas below is from his manual.

=How to Share Your Recordings=

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