Time to Record
Before you read anything else that I have posted here, browse this page, from GotTechEd the Podcast. It is MUCH MORE thorough than I could ever be about how to get started with student podcasting.
Recording Devices: Your students can use a tablet, Chromebook, their phone, or professional equipment to record their voices. Usually their is a built -in app for recording, or download a simple recording/editing app like Synth. Recordings can be created separately and edited together, just like you do on iMovie, WeVideo, or any editing software. Where you store them is your choice.
Storage: Some apps allow you to store and host your files (like Anchor). Otherwise, share and organize the files in a folder in your Google Drive, or create a SoundCloud or iTunes account to publish the finished files.
Free Programs & Apps for recording: Audacity, GarageBand, Anchor, Synth, zencaster, Zoom, or any voice recorder on a phone.
Audacity is free and created by volunteers, but you need to download it to the device you are using.
It can be downloaded on PCs and Macs, but not on Chromebooks
It's fairly easy to use, and allows you to see volume levels and add tracks.
Only available on Apple devices, GarageBand is an easy way to record voice and then save the file to add to iMove for editing or adding images.
In my experience, students are usually very good at navigating GarageBand and iMovie.
Download the app or go to anchor.fm
New Great feature- Up to five people can record at once, although the host still has to use the Anchor app.
Anchor provides free hosting, but since they are a Spotify company. They will also "own" your content, which many do not like.
Anchor is a great way for beginners and hobbyists to test the water with podcasting, before deciding whether or not to investing fully in it.
Download the app or gosynth.com
Interactive byte size recordings of 256 seconds. A podcast app for people that listen with purpose.
Think social media for podcasting. Requires hashtags for files.
Very easy for all ages to use and even add sound effects or transitions. Can string together files to make.
Synth Overview- Audio recording, Suggestions how to use with students
Teacher's Tech Tutorial of Synth, How to set up a class podcast
zencastr is available on Chrome, but not on phones as of March 2021
It has a Hobbyist account which is free and has extra features during Covid.
Zencastr records an audio track per guest, regardless of internet connection (local recording), with no time limits.
Simply send a link and receive a separate track per guest.
Voice Recorder & Audio Editor App Free and
UNLIMITED RECORDINGS- Record for as long as you want and as many times as you want.
TRANSFER RECORDINGS- Download recordings by USB cable or WiFi Sync onto your desktop computer
zoom is a great option for sound recording- Tip- use a microphone, not the computer's microphone. Look online for directions on how to record.