Audacity
Overview
Teacher Use Only
Audacity® is a free, open source audio software for recording and editing sounds.
Access: Audacity is available for teachers to install through the Microsoft InTune Portal in the Edge web browser.
Learning How
Getting Started with Audacity
Download the Guide to Using Audacity to review features, quick start guidelines, as well as recording and exporting supports.
Knowledge Constructor. 3c - Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
Creative Communicator. 6a - Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
Creative Communicator. 6b - Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
Creative Communicator. 6c - Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
Ideas for Use
From Tip of the Iceberg by Kerilee Beasley (visit her blog post for live links to examples):
Make an audio/radio advertisement
Promote language learning
Create podcasts
Record speeches
Promote reading development
Create sound stories
Record sound for PowerPoint slides
Record compositions or singing to share with parents
Record soundtracks for animations