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If, like me, you are a fan of Vocaroo's online audio recorder, you may be interested in this limited time offer. Between now and December 26th, you can snag a free copy of Vocaroo Express, normally $9.99. Vocaroo Express is the desktop version of the online tool. Click here to download your free full version of Vocaroo Express!

MrHolshoe.com is a resource I came across on Classroom 2.0. This teacher is in the process of compiling free to use Interactive Whiteboard Resources for use in the classroom. There are resources here for K-5 teachers. Well worth a look.

Teacher's Domain is a site I came across by accident, but one that I intend to visit more often. Teachers' Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development. While searching for a video on the construction of the Channel Tunnel, I came across this resource. Check it out to see what it has to fit your curriculum. Browse as a guest or register for free. You can download, share or save resources.

FreeTechnology4Teachers has a link to CityData.com. It has stats about all US cities, and many other demographic stats. CityData can boast that it is visited by 12.3 million unique visitors in October 2009, featured in 121 books, on CNN, WABC in New York, Bay News 9 in Tampa Bay, and USA Today's Hot Sites. It could be a useful addition to a Social Studies teacher's toolkit.
 


Comments

Kevin Hodgson

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:38:05

How is the desktop Vocaroo better than Audacity? I got the email from Vocaroo, too, but didn't know what it was (I've used the web-based Vocaroo).
Kevin

 

Education Technology Blog (Admin)

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:29:11

Good Question! Here is what their website says…

“While Vocaroo.com is great for sharing voice messages in web pages and blogs, Vocaroo Express is designed specifically for sending voice messages via your Windows email software.

Vocaroo.com messages may eventually be lost or deleted, but with Vocaroo Express your message is sent as an attachment so will be available for as a long as you like!

It's easy to send voice emails with Vocaroo Express!



Features

Simple to use.
Click to record, click to stop, and click to send!
Send voice messages as an attachment using your Windows email client.
Use the email software and address book you are are comfortable with.
All recordings are saved on disk for backup and later listening.
Help messages guide you each step of the way (all three of them!).
A rather fetching green and purple colour scheme. “


I guess the mail integration is what they are really selling. That may be useful for some. It also lets you record whatever is coming through your computer speakers, and not just what you speak into a microphone or webcam. All said and done, it’s not a huge difference.


 

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