But to do this, you will need a few tools:
1. Computer
2. Free Audacity download
3. A Microphone
Let's talk about #3 for a minute. How would you like to have a pretty decent quality Mic for $1? Sounds too good to be true, right? Nope! Check this out:
Hey... wait a minute! Those are SPEAKERS... not MICROPHONES!
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Are you ready for this?......
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All speakers are essentially microphones. When plugged into the input jack (The pink one!) on your computer, they will function as microphones. You can snag a pair at the local $ store for just one buck.
Pretty cool, huh? :)
Need some project ideas with Audacity?
- Record running records and grade at home in your fuzzy slippers
- Have "Mystery Readers" record themselves reading a book and then use that for a listening center. Ta-daaa! Free audiobooks. Mystery readers can include school staff: Principal, VP, Secretary, Cafeteria Workers, other teachers and parent volunteers. At the end of the story, they can reveal who they are. Use a bell or chime when recording to cue the students that will be listening to turn the page.
- Record each student reading during the fall, winter and spring to document progress. Keep each file and save in a digital portfolio (more about that in a future post!)
- Have each student read a Mother's day book and make all the Moms a keepsake CD
- Create a weekly Podcast and add to your webpage
- Have students do a school news report and play it over the PA system
What could YOU do with Audacity?
