Audio Recording Apps

I put these screenshots together to demonstrate how easy it is to record audio on your classroom iPads.  As the teacher, you will have to login to your account for these apps.  Then, have students complete these steps to record...

1. Writings
2. Passage reading
3. Reflecting on learning (exit slips)
4. Book Reviews
5. Student presentations
6. Small Moments 
7. How-tos 
8. Messages to family members
9. Messages to other classes

This list is not exhaustive and there is much more you can do with these apps.  Be creative and use it for a learning objective that can be enhanced by recording audio. 

When students finish their recordings you can then upload their work to a class blog or Edmodo page.  As a warning, each of these apps have a limited amount of time for recording.  So, it helps if students have something ready to record prior to arriving at the listening/recording center.  

Croak.it 

SoundCloud

AudioBoo

Tech 3: Episode 6

This week we are shared the following information and resources:

• QR codes - have students scan these codes with a mobile device to get around typing long-winded web addresses
• Ted-Ed - create online lessons to provide students with instructional content
• Narrable - allow students to engage in the creative process of digital storytelling

Narrable

You've probably heard a picture is worth a thousand.  I have many fond memories of sitting around with family looking at old pictures.  As a kid, I was always intrigued by photos from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.  It left such an impression on me that I can't image those time periods in high definition.  In my mind, the 1950's had to be in black and white.  Then, the 1960's color scheme was just slightly off from reality.  

Anyway, Narrable allows you to upload images and record audio with your computer's mic or you can even call in to record.  Check out a final product from the Narrable website and think about how you could use this in the classroom.   

One drawback to Narrable is that it isn't completely free.  With Narrable you start with five free Narrables.  But, at the moment, every Narrable you share earns you another free Narrable.  So, share your work through email, Facebook, Twitter, or embed the Narrable on blog.  

Currently, the folks at Narrable are working on an iPhone capture app that will allow users to take a photo, record audio and then upload it to Narrable.  

• With Narrable you can: 
• Create family histories
• Interview family members across the country about photos
• Reflect on field trip photos
• Create micro a yearbook for class trips, clubs, or small classes

Episode 2

Here is the second edition of the Tech 3.  In this episode, we share information on digital storytelling apps, Ko-Su, and Edcanvas.

3 Digital Storytelling Apps

Three iPad Apps

My Story - This paid app (@$1.99 each) allows students to illustrate, take pictures, access the iPad camera roll, record a voiceover,  and share stories via email.  Moreover, it is extremely easy to use.  This is a great app to purchase on one device or multiple devices.

Scribble My Story - This FREE app allows students to read other digital stories or have them read to them.  In addition, students are able to create their own stories without a username/password.  Students have the option to create a blank book or illustrate pre-written stories.  The pages are narrated for easy navigation and let the students now what to do next.  There are themed packages to purchase within the app; however, you can getaway without purchasing these in-app purchases.  Overall, it is a great free app that allows students to create and share stories.   (If you like Scribble My Story, checkout Scribble Press.)

LittleBirdTales - Okay, this app costs money but it worth the price at least on a teacher device.  It costs $2.99, but it has companion website that can be used for free.  Anything you create within the app can be uploaded to the website and shared via a link.

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Other Apps for Digital Storytelling

This is just a screenshot of a few of the apps I have within my Digital Storytelling folder on the iPad. Feel free to ask questions about any of these apps in the comment section below or schedule a time with us to integrate these apps in the classroom.