Using Audacity

Installed Software: Tool is installed on BCPS computers and does not collect any user information.

Grades:   Primary   Intermediate   Middle   High

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This information last checked: 10/21/2016

 

 

 

 

 

Audacity® is free, open source audio software for recording and editing sounds. Audacity is available in the current BCPS image.

 

 

Download a users guide for Audacity   Audacity in 60 Seconds Video

 

 

   

 

From Tip of the Iceberg by Kerilee Beasley (visit her blog post for live links to examples):

1. Make an audio/radio advertisement
2. Promote language learning 
3. Create podcasts 
4. Record speeches
5. Promote reading development
6. Create sound stories
7. Record sound for PowerPoint slides
8. Record comments/opinion to load into a VoiceThread 
9. Record compositions or singing to share with parents
10. Record soundtracks for animations

 

 

	Substitution	Augmentation	Modification	Redefinition
Provide multiple means of Representation (Content)
Provide multiple means of Action and Expression (Product)				Students create a PSA to advocate for a topic important to them.
Provide multiple means of Engagement (Process)		Record yourself doing a read aloud so students can listen independently