Instructional Technologist Wilmington University

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 Announcements  Deliver lectures  Encourage student participation ◦ ask questions ◦ discussion  Assignments  Provide feedback  Tests  Collaboration 3

 Microphone to Computer ◦ Connector  TRS 3.5mm  USB - Compare USB Microphones USB - Compare USB Microphones ◦ Cord – at least 6’ ◦ Troubleshooting – selected as the correct input device  Voice Recorder  Removable media or USB flash device  Smart Devices  Apps 4

 Omnidirectional  Unidirectional  Cardiod  Hypercardiod  Bidirectional  5

 Blackboard Voice Tools – Wimba IL/DayintheLife-HE.html 6

 Voice Announcements 7

 A synchronous live, virtual classroom environment: audio, video, application sharing and content display  Advanced features  polling, white board  presenter on-the-fly  resizable chat areas  participant lists  usage analytics tools  Wimba events can be archived  View archive at a later date as MP3 or MP4 8

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 Audio messages inside the content area  Some LMS has Voice Authoring as a Mashup  Explain Assignments  Provide clear explanations 10

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 Send including text and embedded audio.  You can send to selected users or all students in the course. 12

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 Asynchronous discussion  Record audio discussions topics (audio blog)  Record a reply to existing topics.  Wimba VoiceBoard captures elements of communication  Student Introductions  Teach a speech class: Analyze the discussion  Teach a language class: Pronunciation & Delivery  Students pay attention to detail when having to speak what they wrote  Allows International students opportunities to speak English in class education/wimba_voice_for_higher_education/ 15

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 Instructors post URL link with an associated audio recording  Students then post audio comments 17

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 A podcast is a digital audio file distributed over the Internet.  It allows you and your students to author (and/or upload) vocal recordings.  Easily distribute the Podcast using Wimba Podcaster  Download audio from the feed, or subscribe using their preferred RSS reader. 19

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 Provide students audio feedback on their submitted written documents  Microsoft OneNote  Record in Audacity  Record in Web 2 tool 21

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 Records instruction to digital format  Lectures, guest speakers  Content review  Alternative to missed classes  Content for online course development  Tools:  Software  Microphone  Camera  Content delivery models  Course links, podcasts, mobile, computers  rary/pdf/ELI7044.pdf rary/pdf/ELI7044.pdf 23

 Lync – Enterprise conferencing server product – from Lync Server 2010  Instructors need the Lync Client installation  Lync Client or Lync Attendee 24

◦ Skype- VoIP application ◦ Basic plan -free or inexpensive ◦ Application can run installed on a computer ◦ Run from a flash drive ◦ WebCam and voice communication across every device and platform 25

 ToxBox ◦ Free ◦ Video calls for up to 20 users ◦ video messages ◦ text chat ◦ share YouTube videos in-line ◦ invite friends from Facebook, Gmail, Yahoo, Windows Live, AIM, or via ◦ embed video chat and recorder widgets ◦ user-friendly interface  JoinMe.com, freeconferencing.com, freeconference.com ◦ Free ◦ Screen sharing ◦ Phone conference -dial in to a common call 26

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 Vocaroo ◦ Simple voice recording ◦ Free ◦ No Software install required ◦ Click to record, click to stop ◦ Send link ◦ Embed the HTML code on a web page ◦ Download as.wav or as.ogg ◦

 Voxopop  ◦ Language learning ◦ Conversation practice ◦ Collaboration projects ◦ Oral presentations ◦ 2d e1 2d e1 29

 Voki ◦ Create Avatar ◦ Users add text, audio content ◦ Deliver project critiques ◦ ◦ ight=267&width=200 ight=267&width=200 30

Blabberize   Currently free, registration login needed ◦ Make images talk ◦ Upload an image ◦ Place a mouth on the image ◦ Record sound ◦ Save ◦ Share as URL or embedded object ◦

Vozme  Add your text, choose male or female voice, choose a language  Convert to speech  Create and download as mp3 file to share  Free 

 VoiceThread ◦ Voice behind images or videos ◦ Comments can be added from text or audio ◦ ◦

 Aviary’s Myna  Online audio editor ◦ Free Recording Tool – record up to 2 hours ◦ Import media ◦ Editing Tracks ◦ Download the recording  MP3  Wav ◦ Embed the file to a website ◦ Publish to Aviary or SoundCloud ◦ Share the recording on social networking sites 34

 Voisse Record, Keep and Share Your Voice ◦ Free and pay options ◦ Record voice  Online/Computer w/microphone  Phone-in  Uploaded files ◦ Saved in “My Voisses” ◦ Ideas  Podcast Slide Shows  Record lessons  Training  Lectures  Keynote speeches  News ◦ Add an image to support the words 35

 Glogster  ◦ EDU – Teacher account   ◦ Single user = free ◦ Classroom pack = fee ◦ Incorporate audio ◦ Video ◦ Links ◦ Text ◦ Images 36

 TechSmith ◦ Jing  Create video  Share it instantly  Simple and free  Jing enhances online content ◦ Camtasia Studio  Dynamic instructional videos  Record PowerPoint  Record your screen  Edit  Produce  Share 37

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 Audacity & Lame    Free audio recording& editing software  Natural Readers  ◦ Free software ◦ Voice reader- reads text on your computer  Audioboo  ◦ Application: Mobile/web platform for audio recording/uploading ◦ 3 minutes free 40

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Insert Objects  Audio  Music 42

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 Speech is Powerful  Raise Your Voice!  Let Your Voice Be Heard  Express Your Inner Voice  Spark a Conversation  Speak the Same Language  Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!  Offer Sound Advice  Be a Helpful Voice … if you want students to “Get the Message”… Use YOUR Voice 44

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