I have been teaching communicative writing courses on line since 1993 and it's high time that I learned how to use the latest technology for using sound for language learning purposes. I plan to use the wonderful resources at our disposal in the online EVO course as much as I can and to pass on my newly-acquired knowledge to others.
I'll start by asking very basic questions about the gadet I bought to record and listen with, an MP3. I'll also ask questions about how to make this podcast , i.e. this Web page itself, how to edit text, and how to record and edit sound, as well as how to save the sound files in the correct format, and how to upload them to this page. After reading the questions, please scroll down to read the answers and comments from my online tutors and peers.
My final aim is to add some interesting recordings for you all to listen to>-( I'd love you and your students to comment with their own podcast recordings please>-(
QUESTIONS ABOUT RECORDING WITH AN MP3
I have a Creative MP3. It came with a manual in 14 languages. There were basic instructions on Getting Started>
-Set up computer
-Insert battery
-Transfer music
-Disconnect player
-Play music
There was also some text called 'Some Basic Functions
-Playing Music
- Listening to FM radio
-MP3 encoding
-Locking your player
There is also a FAQ section but NOWHERE in the manual are there instructions for recording. Would some-one kindly help me to make my first MP3 recording by writing basic instructions.
ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE CAN BE FOUND IN THE FIRST 5 COMMENTS
QUESTIONS ABOUT EDITING THIS PAGE
1. I can't see any way to edit this new page of mine. How do I find the instructions for editing please+
THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION IS IN COMMENT 6
Is it possible to divide this podast in some way, to separate the various questions and answers+ I would imagine that one would make a new posting or something+
How can one make use of html tags here please+ What is the tag line for please+
Why do some the the keys on my keyboard change their symbols here please, so a question mark shows as a plus sign+ Can I change this+
