

But there are a ton more including saveable EQ, fading, import and export options, and editing and saving chains of effects. Some of the useful Audacity features include Sync-Lock, Truncate Silence, Silence Finder, and Silence. One of the downsides is that it can be confusing to use when first getting started, but once you get the hang of it, it’s great. It’s commonly used for podcasting and has powerful features.

Jeff’s most comprehensive resource is his Ultimate Guide to Podcasting which you can download by filling out the form below.Audacity is a free cross-platform audio editor. All of these resources are available at. Jeff has created a wealth of resources to help teachers begin podcasting with their students. Anchor.fm – publish your audio to iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, etc.


You can also export audio for podcasting. Simple Audio Recorder – One-click audio recording through a Chrome extension.Screencastify – Screen and video recording (Screencastify now also supports audio exports so that you can use Screencastify for podcasting!).Synth – short audio clips (4 minutes or less).Want to create an audio project in your classroom? Here are Jeff’s favorite tools for working with audio on a Chromebook. Audio projects take less time than video projects.Students are often self-conscience of their appearance and audio gives them the ability to perform off-camera.While video has been the dominant form of multimedia communication for the past decade, there are a few advantages to an audio-only format: A way to incorporate critical thinking into traditional assignments.A Substitute for traditional paper-based activities.Audio can be used as both a teaching and learning tool.Where do audio projects fit into the classroom? What’s coming up? What should we be watching for? Podcasting with a Chromebook: tips & tools To wrap up this segment, I asked Jeff about the future of podcasting. Teach Better Talk (Jeff Gargas and Rae Hughart).Social Broadcasting: Blab, Periscope, and Meerkat.Collaborative video recording: Google Hangouts & Skype.Jeff shares his thoughts on why podcasting is increasing in popularity and why audio is such an important medium. Podcasting has been around for more than a decade, but it has really picked up steam in the last 2-3 years. The state of podcasting according to Jeff Bradbury Since Jeff is clearly a podcasting legend, I’ve asked him to share some tips on podcasting with a Chromebook. One of Jeff’s most recent projects is Podcasting with Students, a collection of resources to help teachers start podcasting in their classroom. Jeff has recorded more than 1,000 podcast episodes making him a podcasting legend! Teacher Cast boasts 9 different podcasts that cover a variety of topics. In 2011 he created which has grown into an enormous resource for helping teachers and tech coaches in the classroom. Jeff Bradbury has been at the forefront of using audio for teaching and learning. Podcasting, voice assistants and audiobooks have become a big part of my life and are projected to become even more dominant in the future. Audio is a HOT new way to share stories and information.
