Lone Star Early Childhood Center New Braunfels ISD DIY Listening Center Kristina DeBrock Lone Star Early Childhood Center New Braunfels ISD kdebrock@nbisd.org

Why DIY???? No more tangled cords and headphones No more cd’s to keep track of, pack up, or replace More budget friendly for you and your district Kids LOVE hearing a voice they know and recognize You’re no longer limited by what books are available

Setup Download Free Recorder App to iPad or iPhone Download Free Piano App to iPad or iPhone Setup Free Dropbox Account (can upgrade for more storage or refer friends for additional free storage) Link Recorder App to Dropbox account. Download Dropbox App to devices Download QR reader to devices

Select the Recorder app

“Home screen” Select the microphone icon

Your recorder will open

Tap to rename the recording Name the recording to match the title of your book

Press record and begin reading your book Press record and begin reading your book. ***remember to signal for page turns using the Piano app on second device(or virtual piano)

Press stop to end recording. Select save as

Select the folder you would like to save the audio file to

Verify the correct folder and click save

Folder will update to show new recording file added Folder will update to show new recording file added. Select folder to see all files

Select your new recording

Your recording will automatically begin playing when selected Your recording will automatically begin playing when selected. Select the upload button to save to your cloud storage

Select upload to cloud

Select which cloud you’d like to upload recording to

Files currently uploaded to your cloud will show Files currently uploaded to your cloud will show. Select Upload to save your recording

Copy link from dropbox to qrstuff Copy link from dropbox to qrstuff.com Select download as output type Save QR code with the name of the book as the file name Insert QR codes into document (add the name of the book above/below the code for easier reference.

Cut and glue/tape codes onto books Cut and glue/tape codes onto books. Students select a book, scan the QR code using I-nigma No more CDs to change or figuring out which recording matches the book. 