The flipped classroom model has been considered one of the 'hot topics' in education supporting the blended learning environment. This model changes the traditional method of instruction allowing teachers to engage students indirectly outside of the classroom. Teachers use short video lectures which students view at home or wherever they choose and further discussion or follow-up is done in the classroom. This gives the teacher more time to address key issues with students. There is no set formula for using the flipped classroom model and teachers cannot see this as an end in itself.
A plethora of easy to use technology tools makes the creation of learning resources less daunting and challenging than in previous years. For those who feel their creativity has waned or needs a dose of inspiration, a wide range of resources are also available online for free download. Learning must be fun and engaging.
Audacity is a free open source software tool that can be used to record and edit live or pre-recorded sounds which can be downloaded for playback in several formats. This tool is very easy to use
and available for download across multiple platforms.
Using Audacity
The classroom teacher can get very creative with Audacity:
- Record live audio for
playback to students
- Create audio story, poetry
or narration with or without background music
- Record an interview
- Creating a mashup - blending
several tracks by a process of overlaying
- Change the speed or pitch of
a recording which can be useful in creating a dramatic dialogue
- Record your own podcast
which you can upload to your blog or website
- Give students the tool to explore and spark their inventiveness
Remember: Every child can learn.
The flipped classroom model has been considered one of the 'hot topics' in education supporting the blended learning environment. This model changes the traditional method of instruction allowing teachers to engage students indirectly outside of the classroom. Teachers use short video lectures which students view at home or wherever they choose and further discussion or follow-up is done in the classroom. This gives the teacher more time to address key issues with students. There is no set formula for using the flipped classroom model and teachers cannot see this as an end in itself.
A plethora of easy to use technology tools makes the creation of learning resources less daunting and challenging than in previous years. For those who feel their creativity has waned or needs a dose of inspiration, a wide range of resources are also available online for free download. Learning must be fun and engaging.
Audacity is a free open source software tool that can be used to record and edit live or pre-recorded sounds which can be downloaded for playback in several formats. This tool is very easy to use and available for download across multiple platforms.
Using Audacity
The classroom teacher can get very creative with Audacity:
- Record live audio for playback to students
- Create audio story, poetry or narration with or without background music
- Record an interview
- Creating a mashup - blending several tracks by a process of overlaying
- Change the speed or pitch of a recording which can be useful in creating a dramatic dialogue
- Record your own podcast which you can upload to your blog or website
- Give students the tool to explore and spark their inventiveness
This is just the tip of the iceberg. You can access additional information from
the official audacity website. For a free
download of this software click here.
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