1. Lone Star Early Childhood Center New Braunfels ISD
DIY Listening Center
Kristina DeBrock
Lone Star Early Childhood Center New Braunfels ISD

2. 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

3. 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

4. Select the Recorder app

5. “Home screen” Select the microphone icon

6. Your recorder will open

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

8. 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)

9. Press stop to end recording. Select save as

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

11. Verify the correct folder and click save

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

13. Select your new recording

14. 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

15. Select upload to cloud

16. Select which cloud you’d like to upload recording to

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

18. 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.

19. 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. 