AudacityAkua Twumasi-Educational Applications of Technology

About Audacity Very easy multi-track editor and

recorder. This software can be used to Record live audio Convert tapes and records into digital

recordings or CDs Edit numerous types of sound files. Cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together Change speed or pitch of a recording.

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How can students use Audacity? Students would be able to most simply

record homework assignments. For example: Orally responding to prompts Individual reading practice logs Foreign Language practice

Students are also able to create larger projects that show their content knowledge. This would include Radio talk show Poem, Song or Rap

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What does this look like in the classroom? Transfer of Energy Project

Given the same rubric students were allowed to choose the medium by which they can convey their content knowledge. Among those options is a audio recording! Students could import, record, mix and edit

their radio talk show, interview or oral exam.

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How to use Audacity! Audacity is extremely easy to use.

Audacity software can downloaded from the following website

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Students recording a radio talk show…

Students would open up the application and when they were ready the could begin recording. Progress will be shown linearly if they make a mistake the can move the cursor back and cut the section they would like to remove.

When the track is completed students can go back an edit their tracks or add effects.

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