About:
Record MP3 is an online recording tool that easily allows for the recording of podcasts and other sound recordings and then allows you to save those recordings in mp3 format - the currently most widely used audio format.
Likes:
If you pay attention, following the directions, it's very easy to use and even easier to begin putting out mp3s. There are very few steps required create an mp3 from start to finish. The tool allows for any microphone that is compatible with the computer you are using at the time. Something else that I liked about this is that because your recordings are saved in mp3 format and the site gives you a link to your recording, those recordings are compatible with almost all other presentation software.
Dislikes:
On the front end, you really need to pay attention to the instructions or you will not be able to record, or you will be spending a lot more time than necessary to prepare for recording. You need to be in an absolutely quiet room in order to create recordings because when you initially playback, the recording may sound one way, but on speakers presenting to a class, you will hear all the background noise during the recording. Finally, I didn't like that you absolutely must remember to save the website given for your recording or it is lost forever. You still have the saved mp3, but if you need the website it has been saved to, and you didn't save it, you've lost it.
Uses in the classroom:
This is especially useful for the classroom as a great alternative for shy students. They can pre-record their assignment, and, instead of speaking in front of the class, they can provide the narrative, while manipulating the presentation, or working out the problem on the board. Students can use this to create voice overs for various projects.
Overall:
Record mp3 is an amazing tool. The website that hosts the tool is completely ad free - if there are ads, then I didn't notice then the many times that I have been to the site.
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