Thinking About Syncing? Technology Resources for Recording

Thinking about Syncing?

Tools for recording and production

Web-based tools for recording
Flipgrid Free! Video recordings may be created on any device and the app is free to students. Teacher (or students) may create a conversation grid and students add their reply to the grid. A highly engaging tool for discussions as you can invite anyone to participate with a link.	Recap - Free (Student only: Teachers must create on the Web site.) Recap introduction video Recap is a free Web site and app (student only) for video and text responses and reflections. There are several ways to create questions (Queue, Journey, and Video Responses) and you can add documents, links, and videos to the mix. Excellent tool for World Language.
Chirbit / Student examples Users record or upload and share audio files from a computer or mobile device ($1.99 iOS). 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 / Student examples Similar to Chirbit, users record, upload, and share audio files from a computer or mobile device. Follow other users to create social sharing environment.
Vocaroo Basic, but excellent free tool for recording from a computer. Files can be emailed, downloaded, or embedded.	Clyp.it Free and basic tool to record and share audio files that can be emailed, downloaded, embedded, or posted to social media. Different from Vocaroo because users create accounts. The site suggests other accounts, so there may be an issue with appropriate access to unknown users. However, users can choose to make their accounts private.
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.	Twisted Wave More an audio editor, TwistedWave may be a solution for introducing editing at an easier level than Garage Band. Free accounts have a 5 minute recording limit and a 1 hour storage limit. It is linked with SoundCloud, GoogleDrive and the Chrome browser, so this may be an advantage if a GAFE school.
GarageBand 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.	VoiceThread $79/year for educators. Web-based, Chrome & iOS apps available. This audio recording tool also integrates with several learning management systems (LMS).
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.

Advanced tools for recording: Pictures and Avatars iOS apps for digital storytelling and picture morphing
Fotobabble / Catherine's example Use a picture to record an embeddable/shareable message on a computer or mobile device.	Blabberize / Catherine's example More for silly projects, Blabberize animates the mouth of an uploaded picture. Record a message and share with others.
Voki / Student examples Create customizable (hair, skin tone, outfits, background) avatars and record an audio message. Voki animates the character's eyes and mouth. Recordings may be made through computers, cell phones, or text-to-speech computer voices.	Center for Language Research and Education, Michigan State University CLEAR Rich Internet Application Alternatives: While the Rich Internet Applications have been discontinued, CLEAR offers a solid list of alternatives based on each former application.