Tools for recording and production
Technology resources for the World Language classroom
Audio recording tools |
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Chirbit / Student examples Users record, upload, and share audio files from a computer or mobile device. QR codes are generated for each recording and audio/text comments can be added to recordings. Follow other users to create social sharing environment. |
SoundCloud
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Vocaroo is a basic, but excellent tool for recording from a computer. Files can be shared, downloaded, or embedded.
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Flipgrid |
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Vocaroo is a basic, but excellent tool for recording from a computer. Files can be shared, downloaded, or embedded. |
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The iOS (Mac) software is available for Mac computers and iPads. It is part of the iLife suite that is normally installed on a Mac, but must be purchased for the iPad. Create audio files and podcasts to upload to various podcast sites or to iTunes. |
Audicity Audicity is a free, downloadable audio editor and converter that works with Mac or PC. Learning the basics takes an initial investment of time, but it is a user-friendly tool. |
Google Voice Create a Google Voice number through a Google / Gmail account. Students call or text the number and leave a message that can be downloaded or added to a Google Drive folder. |
Fotobabble /
Catherine's
example Use a picture to record an embeddable/shareable message on a computer or mobile device. |
Advanced audio recording: Pictures and avatars |
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Fotobabble / Catherine's example Use a picture to record an embeddable/shareable message on a computer or mobile device. |
Yodio Very similar to Fotobabble, but audio messages are created via phone. Photos can be uploaded from a mobile device or computer. |
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VoiceThread / VoiceThread examples for WL Upload pictures, videos, documents, and presentations to create an online conversation environment. VoiceThreads can be embedded into Wikis, Blogs, and Web sites. Users comment on the presentations through microphone, webcam, phone, or text. VoiceThread is paid tool. Please consult the site for pricing options. |
CLEAR Rich Internet Applications Center for Language Research and Education, Michigan State University When you sign up for a free account from CLEAR, you have access to several easy to use web tools to enhance student learning. These are a few of my examples. Audio Dropbox / Video Dropboxes Students send their recorded works to a digital inbox for your review. Mashup Create a visual and oral activity with a digital drop box, text, and video. Create a Jeopardy-like game for review and fun. Conversations Record questions for your students to answer asychronously. Smile Create interactive language practice exercises.
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