MuseForJews

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 / 6 Kislev, 5777

The Technology: audioBoom

AudioBoom is a free iOS app that enables you to record, publish and share podcasts. It’s very easy to use, and while it lacks GarageBand-type editing tools, it’s great for simple recording and hosting online. 

Once you install audioBoom on your iPad, you can use the iPad’s built in microphone to record. After you have completed the recording, upload it to the aurdiBoom website, and add a title, category, description and photo to it. Once it is posted to the site, you can share the podcast via social media, and generate a QR code that links to it.

Sign up for a free account at the website, and your iPad recordings will be uploaded to your account. A free account enables you to record podcasts of up to ten minutes in duration.(If you’d like to create longer podcasts, you’ll need to purchase a premium account at $90/year.)

 In Your Classroom

• There is no limit to the kinds of classroom activities an app like this supports. Think about using this to promote Hebrew reading fluency, reporting school news and sharing original songs and stories.
• If you have centers in your classroom, audioBoom is a great way for you to record instructions for independent learners to listen to.
• The easily generated QR codes can be posted throughout the school to allow visitors to hear recordings in various locations.
• Have students record and upload book talks and place their QR codes on book jackets
• Teachers should be aware that there are a lot of podcasts that are available via audioBoom, and it’s difficult to monitor the content. Student use must be closely supervised.