Today’s tech snack can be found at the following url: https://clyp.it/
What is it?
Clyp is an online tool that allows you to record and share audio files. Clyp can be used on any Internet-enabled device via the device’s web browser(Internet Explorer, Safari,Chrome, Firefox) or as an app from the Apple store or Google Play. Clyp is free to use and is open to the public which means that anyone can post anything to the site. Therefore, if you use this site, you should create a free account which will allow you to manage your sound files, make files private and gives you the ability to enable/disable downloading of your files.
So how does it work?
If you chose not to create an account, you can create a file by either clicking on the “Start Recording” button on the page or by uploading an existing audio file from your computer. If you use the “Start Recording” button the site will access your device’s microphone and you simply begin speaking. Once you have finished your recording, you will be given a link to the audio file and will also be allowed to download the sound clip to your device. Note: If you make or upload a recording without making an account, your file will be publicly accessible to anyone, and you will not be able to delete the file or control how it is shared. I strongly recommend you make a free account and do not let your students explore the publicly accessible files on the page. When using this site in the classroom in any capacity, it is highly recommended that you provide the direct link to your created material (or your students). This will limit students' exposure to questionable content on the homepage. If you make an account, the process is the same, except you have control over how your content is shared( look under the profile to see your sound files.)
Teachers can create audio recordings to:
· Create a personal welcome message for your website
· Provide directions or review for your auditory learners.
· Record a daily/weekly message for parents.
· Provide differentiated instruction.
· Record a problem of the day, fact of the day, or thought of the day.
· Read selections from books, chapters, or directions for students to read along with at home.
· Use sound effects for a writing prompt.
You could also record a quick message for an absentee student and email the link to him/her explaining how to catch up on missing work. Create tutorial pieces that students can use as study aids. If you have older students, you can create a class account( an account that uses one login/password on multiple devices) and have students create their own clyps.