2. What is Soundcloud? A platform used to and share audio files.

3. Launched in 2008 by…

4. Who uses Soundcloud?

7. Why people use Soundcloud? Simple to use Content accommodates to a wide range of people Allows people to listen to what they want

8. How is it used in an educational and professional context? -great way to create free advertising -Example: someone is trying to sell their book will read the first chapter of the book and upload it to Soundcloud. Then they’ll post the link on sites like Twitter or Facebook.

9. Example 2 to host a talk show. Creates a digital copy that you can always go back to.

10. Professors can upload lessons for students Create an online database Open to the students at anytime

11. Example 2 used as a teaching tool in language courses Example: the students can record themselves speaking in French and then receive feedback from teachers after they’ve listened to it.

12. The Pros and Cons - Recording and uploading on the spot - Membership must be purchased for unlimited recording time - Can share links to promote your sound. - No editing features after you record

13. What are some similar applications ?

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