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Using MP3 Players and Digital Audio in the Classroom
Eric Langhorst8th Grade American History Teacher
South Valley Jr. High SchoolLiberty, Missouri
www.speakingofhistory.blogspot.comOctober 15, 2007 post on blog
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8th Grade American History at South Valley Jr. High in Liberty, Missouri
Graduate Instructor at Park University teaching
“Technology for the Classroom”
What would have George Washington had on his i-Pod during the Revolutionary War?
Podcast – an audio file that is made available through the Internet and can also be downloaded to a personal MP3 player
Uses RSS to allow subscribers
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Speaking of History Podcast / Blog VisitorsAugust 2007 to October 2007
The good news a podcast can be created and produced for
FREE
You need:
•microphone•computer•Audacity Software (free)•Internet Hosting (can be free)
Microphones
Suggest using a USB mic
Portable players
i-River
Portable players
i-Pod
Portable players
Zune
Audacity – audio editing software – free, PC or Mac
Levelator – free program which levels volume in an audio file
South Valley Jr. High policy allows students to have MP3 players in classroom if teacher allows
StudyCasts – an audio review for upcoming test, can listen through the Internet or download to MP3 player
Students without Internet or MP3 players can have a copy burned on CD
Donner Party Debate – record debate and send as attachment to experts for feedback
Oral History Projects – collecting stories of family members, veterans
Audio Versions of Test – saves time in reading tests repeatedly by special education teachers
Listen to the wide variety of Educational Podcasts:
i-Tunes
Educational Podcast Network
Be willing to experiment
Ask your students how they would use audio content from your class
Let your students create content
Eric LanghorstContact Information:
8th Grade American HistorySouth Valley Jr. High
Liberty, Missouri
Using MP3 Players and Digital Audio in the Classroom
Eric Langhorst8th Grade American History Teacher
South Valley Jr. High SchoolLiberty, Missouri
