1. marybeth.-.youse@wilmu.edu Instructional Technologist Wilmington University http://www.slideshare.net/wilmuedtech

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

4.  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

5.  Omnidirectional  Unidirectional  Cardiod  Hypercardiod  Bidirectional  http://www.mediacollege.com/audio http://www.mediacollege.com/audio 5

6.  Blackboard Voice Tools – Wimba http://www.wimba.com/assets/swfs/D IL/DayintheLife-HE.html 6

7.  Voice Announcements 7

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

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

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15.  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 http://www.wimba.com/solutions/higher- education/wimba_voice_for_higher_education/ 15

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

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

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23.  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  http://net.educause.edu/ir/lib rary/pdf/ELI7044.pdf http://net.educause.edu/ir/lib rary/pdf/ELI7044.pdf 23

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

25. ◦ 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

26.  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 email ◦ 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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28.  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 ◦ http://vocaroo.com/ http://vocaroo.com/ 28

29.  Voxopop  http://www.voxopop.com/ http://www.voxopop.com/ ◦ Language learning ◦ Conversation practice ◦ Collaboration projects ◦ Oral presentations ◦ http://www.voxopop.com/topic/1d00ef51-d2f9-409e-b8c2- 2d73350615e1 http://www.voxopop.com/topic/1d00ef51-d2f9-409e-b8c2- 2d73350615e1 29

30.  Voki ◦ Create Avatar ◦ Users add text, audio content ◦ Deliver project critiques ◦ http://voki.com/ http://voki.com/ ◦ http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=4203451&he ight=267&width=200 http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=4203451&he ight=267&width=200 30

31. Blabberize  http://blabberize.com/ http://blabberize.com/  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 ◦ http://blabberize.com/view?share=604727 http://blabberize.com/view?share=604727 31

32. Vozme  Add your text, choose male or female voice, choose a language  Convert to speech  Create and download as mp3 file to share  Free  http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en 32

33.  VoiceThread ◦ Voice behind images or videos ◦ Comments can be added from text or audio ◦ http://voicethread.com http://voicethread.com ◦ http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/ 33

34.  Aviary’s Myna http://www.aviary.com/tools/audio-editor  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

35.  Voisse http://www.voisse.com/ 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

36.  Glogster  http://www.glogster.com/ http://www.glogster.com/ ◦ EDU – Teacher account  http://edu.glogster.com/ http://edu.glogster.com/  http://jsavage2.edu.glogster.com/glog-3211-8566/ http://jsavage2.edu.glogster.com/glog-3211-8566/ ◦ Single user = free ◦ Classroom pack = fee ◦ Incorporate audio ◦ Video ◦ Links ◦ Text ◦ Images 36

37.  TechSmith http://www.techsmith.com/ ◦ 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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40.  Audacity & Lame  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ http://audacity.sourceforge.net/  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&i=lame-mp3 http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&i=lame-mp3  Free audio recording& editing software  Natural Readers  http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htm http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htm ◦ Free software ◦ Voice reader- reads text on your computer  Audioboo  http://audioboo.fm/ http://audioboo.fm/ ◦ Application: Mobile/web platform for audio recording/uploading ◦ 3 minutes free 40

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42. Insert Objects  Audio  Music 42

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44.  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

45.  Abbot, L. (2011, February 22). Audio-inclusive learning – what’s available now?. Retrieved from http://www.lindsayabbottvoiceover.com/2011/02/audio-and-the-e-learning-industry/ http://www.lindsayabbottvoiceover.com/2011/02/audio-and-the-e-learning-industry/  Audio/video connector guide. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.cablestogo.com/resources/AV.asphttp://www.cablestogo.com/resources/AV.asp  Kolovos, A. (2011, October 24). Digital audio field recording equipment guide. Retrieved from http://www.vermontfolklifecenter.org/archive/res_audioequip.htm http://www.vermontfolklifecenter.org/archive/res_audioequip.htm  Compare usb microphones. (2011, November 02). Retrieved from http://www.crowdstorm.com/shopping/usb- microphones?pdg=cs110183254_4714346494_14555493&gclid=CKWIqKKClKwCFUyF5god8iBTlghttp://www.crowdstorm.com/shopping/usb- microphones?pdg=cs110183254_4714346494_14555493&gclid=CKWIqKKClKwCFUyF5god8iBTlg  How microphones work. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/  Wimba classroom, bring class to life. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.wimba.com/products/wimba_classroomhttp://www.wimba.com/products/wimba_classroom  Wimba voice, for higher and further education. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.wimba.com/solutions/higher-http://www.wimba.com/solutions/higher-  7 things you should know about lecture capture. (2008, December17). Retrieved from http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7044.pdf http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7044.pdf  Features for instructors. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.tegrity.com/product/instructorshttp://www.tegrity.com/product/instructors  Lync, key features and functionality. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://lync.microsoft.com/en- us/Product/UserInterfaces/Pages/lynchttp://lync.microsoft.com/en- us/Product/UserInterfaces/Pages/lync  Make the most out of skype. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/features/  Tokbox plug n play. (2011, 11 03). Retrieved from http://www.tokbox.com/opentok/plugnplayhttp://www.tokbox.com/opentok/plugnplay  Nagel, D. (2011, February 15). Free meeting app goes mobile. Retrieved from http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/February/15/free-meeting-app-goes-mobile.aspx?sc_lang=en http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/February/15/free-meeting-app-goes-mobile.aspx?sc_lang=en  Vocaroo, the premiere voice recording service. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://vocaroo.com/http://vocaroo.com/  Voxopop-a voice based e-learning tool. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.voxopop.comhttp://www.voxopop.com  Voki, create speaking avatars. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://voki.com/http://voki.com/  vozme - from text to speech. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://vozme.com/index.php?lang=enhttp://vozme.com/index.php?lang=en  blabberize – got a picture? Blabberize it. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://blabberize.com/http://blabberize.com/  Voicethread-group converstations around image, documents and videos. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://voicethread.com http://voicethread.com  Voisse, the easiest way to record your voice. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.voisse.com/http://www.voisse.com/  Teachers, improve the future with a new way of teaching. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://edu.glogster.com/http://edu.glogster.com/  Techsmit, connect with us. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://www.techsmith.comhttp://www.techsmith.com  fordummies. (Producer). (2009). How to record narration for a powerpoint presentation for dummies. [Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZp3jumnWUghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZp3jumnWUg  fordummies. (Producer). (2009). How to insert a sound into a powerpoint presentation for dummies. [Web Video]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNxJQa51D9A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNxJQa51D9A  Audacity, the free cross platform audio editor. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/http://audacity.sourceforge.net/  Free text to speech software. (2011, No 03). Retrieved from http://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htmhttp://www.naturalreaders.com/index.htm  Audioboo, because sound is social. (2011, November 03). Retrieved from http://audioboo.fmhttp://audioboo.fm  (Microphone connector. (2011, October 31). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone_connectorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microphone_connector  12cool-laborative web 2.0 tools- campus technology. (2011, October 10). Retrieved from http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/10/01/12-coolaborative-web-2.0-tools.aspx http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/10/01/12-coolaborative-web-2.0-tools.aspx 45