My Take
There are some complicated steps like installing separate plug ins for features such as exporting as an MP3 file, but generally this tool is fantastic for student creation. They love the flexibility it provides them to be creative.
How I Use It
Audacity is on all of our school computers. A great, free tool. Students can record and edit programs that can be used on our student internet radio station or to be posted on blogs and sites. The ease of editing (trimming, cutting, etc.) files is fantastic while the ability to get into more serious audio editing is there for those wanting it. This tool is also great because students can install it on their own laptops.
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Mona E.
Huntington High School
Huntington, WV
December 31, 2014
Students can create their own music for presentations, helps in teaching copyright.
I like Audacity. It is not too difficult for any level of student. Once students learn the program they can use it is other classes.
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Kris H.
Instructional Technology Specialist
Coraopolis, PA
December 10, 2014
Extremely powerful free tool!
I am a huge fan of Audacity. The two main features that stand out the most to me is that Audacity is really streamlined and that it is free. Students can download and install Audacity on their home computer without any license key and regardless of platform. I honestly think Audacity is perfect the way that it is.
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Janet L.
Manteca, CA
November 16, 2014
Voice recording software that allows for splicing and mixing tracks.
This program can be used as a simple recording device but it also offers students the opportunity to play around with mixing multiple tracks if they want.
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