Tools+for+Podcasting


 * Recording Audio & Video **

__Reasons for use__

 * Students record practically anything and turn in to teacher for assessment. ex: world language, reading summary, current event, explanation of math problem, science experiment results, use of vocabulary in speech, etc.
 * Teachers record for students to hear. ex: stories read aloud, explanations for problems, sounds of letters and words, etc.
 * Uses the tools of today (computers, microphone, internet) to creatively assess students.
 * Make your content portable by creating MP3s that students (and teachers!) can listen to on the go.

__Ease of use__

 * Ease varies by tool used, but most tools have step-by-step directions or users guides.
 * Most tools require a microphone, but some allow for recording via cell phone.

__Audio__

 * Garage Band**
 * Apple iLife program included on the MacBook
 * Check out the Garage Band eToolBox page for more information.


 * [|Audacity]**
 * a free application that users download and install on their computers
 * Mac and Windows compatible
 * record live audio
 * edit previously-recorded audio
 * many export options, including MP3
 * Learn more about it [|HERE]


 * [|Vocaroo]**
 * go to the website to record
 * record with microphone on computer
 * send via email from the site
 * share with unique web address or embed on websites
 * example of an embedded recording:


 * [|Audio Dropbox]**
 * teachers create an account and dropboxes for recordings
 * embed drop boxes into your website, blog, moodle course, etc.
 * students go to your site to record
 * record with microphone on computer
 * automatically "drops" into the box
 * teachers log in to their accounts to listen to recordings
 * [|Gabcast]**
 * teachers create accounts and set up "channels" for their classes
 * unique channel number and password are generated
 * teachers share the channel number and password with their students
 * students call a toll-free number and record via phone
 * teachers log in to their accounts at gabcast to listen to recordings


 * [|Blabberize]**
 * A FUN way to do audio recordings!
 * Upload an image, "cut" out the mouth, and record
 * record with microphone or telephone
 * share via email, web link, or embed into a website, wiki, blog, moodle, etc.
 * example: [|Polar Bear rapping "Ice, Ice Baby"]