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Online Learning Toolkit

This toolkit was developed to provide resources and tools for librarians who are engaged in online learning efforts at their institution, whether in full course management systems or as stand-alone tools to incorporate into web pages or instruction sessio

Audio

Sound Recording Tools

  • Audacity (sourceforge): Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux. Free audio editor and recorder. You can use Audacity to record live audio; convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs; edit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound files; cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together; change the speed or pitch of a recording, etc. http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
  • AudioFlash: Free streaming audio recording software that allows you to add audio to your website by creating MP3 compressed audio files and a set of Play, Pause and Stop buttons (SWF Flash) enabling visitors to have complete control over the audio. http://download.cnet.com/AudioFlash/3000-2169_4-10694596.html
  • Evoca (Evoca $$): Create, organize, and share voice recordings on any website, blog, Facebook or Twitter pages. Playback is Evoca supported – from computers and any devices – iPhone, iPad, and iPod, Android smartphones and tablets, and BlackBerry smartphones and PlayBook. Email recordings to your colleagues or keep them private. Transcription service available. 30-day free trial. http://www.evoca.com
  • Free Sound Recorder (CoolMedia): "Record any sounds from your sound card and save the recording directly into MP3, WMA or WAV files. http://download.cnet.com/Free-Sound-Recorder/3000-2168_4-10698910.html?tag=rb_content;contentMain#ixzz1Pwktbkce
  • iTunes (Apple): Windows or PC. Free application organizes and plays your digital music and video on your computer. http://www.apple.com/itunes/ See also iTunes U http://www.apple.com/education/itunes-u/ for accessing and replaying lectures, sharing slideshows, PDFs, books, films, exhibit tours, and audiobooks. (Media formats supported include AAC, MP3, MPEG-4, PDF, and ePub.)
  • Voki A free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages. http://www.voki.com/

Other Resources

  • CNET Downloads (CBS Interactive): Additional MP3 audio production and recording software for Windows: http://download.cnet.com/windows/audio-production-and-recording-software/?tag=rb_content;main and for Mac: http://download.cnet.com/mac/audio-production-recording-software/3150-2170_4-0.html?tag=nav
  • Creative Commons: If you want to add music to your learning objects, this site allows you to find and legally acquire licensed music. It also includes links to many free music web sites that offer music published under Creative Commons’ flexible copyright licenses. http://creativecommons.org/legalmusicforvideos
  • Podcasting Workshop: This page provides some information about creating podcasts, available packages and sites with available podcasts. http://teche.pbwiki.com/Podcasting