Vocaroo

Created by: Carrie Barrett, Chimene Schweikert, and Brenda Nelson

Purpose: To teach teachers how to use Vocaroo and have them use it in their classrooms.

Objective: Teachers will be able to create their own recording using Vocaroo.

Connections to Pedagogy: Resources and Materials: > Procedure: (You may get an Adobe Flash message to access your microphone...just click **ALLOW**) >
 * Book reviews
 * Record instructions
 * Send a caring message to absent students
 * Communicate with other classes
 * Verbal blogging
 * Assessment tool
 * Oral accommodations
 * Radio commercials
 * Reading fluency
 * Parent-Student communication
 * Computer for the participants
 * Internet access
 * Microphone
 * Speakers
 * A professional and lovely speaking voice
 * ==Go to this awesome site: http://www.vocaroo.com/==
 * Click **RECORD** and talk away because your time is //unlimited// here
 * Your RECORDING will begin any second
 * Click **STOP** when you're finished
 * Now click **LISTEN** to hear your special message
 * If you don't hear anything, follow the directions below

__Why can't I record sound / why is the recorded sound too quiet?__
Please check your microphone volume is loud enough. To adjust your microphone volume, please right click on the voice recording widget (on the [|main page]), then select "settings". From here you can select the microphone tab to access the microphone volume slider. Audience: Teachers
 * Now, you can choose to **RERECORD**, **E-MAIL**, post it to the **INTERNET**, or **DOWNLOAD** it
 * If you like what you see, you can create a username and password
 * This will allow you to access all of your recordings
 * It's FREE and EASY to use
 * Just do it!

Assessment: Teachers will create a voice recording and e-mail it to us.

Duration: 10 minutes

Activity Plan: Creating a voice recording

Method of Learning: Hands on learning

Connections to the NETS/T: Teacher Standard 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face to face and virtual environments. Teacher Standard 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes identified in th NETS Students. Teacher Standard 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teacher exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teacher Standard 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.