Audacity is an audio recording and editing software application that is open-source so that anyone can download it for free with no restrictions of use. This software can: record live audio, cut, copy, splice or mix sounds together, and edit various audio files (Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV, or AIFF to name a few). This application can be integrated across disciplines and is relatively easy to use. Audacity can foster active student participation and deeper learning through content creation (e.g., podcasts) and allow students to showcase their understanding through multimedia rather than tests or papers.
Cost | Free |
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Learning | Constructionism |
Access | ★★★★✩ |
Ease of Use | ★★★★✩ |
Student Learning | ★★★★★ |
Privacy | ★★★★✩ |
Accessibility | ★★★★★ |
Power & Bias | ★★★★★ |
Class Size | Any |
Login | No |
ISTE*S | Knowledge Constructor, Creative Communicator, Global Communicator |
COPPA/ FERPA | No COPPA/FERPA policy was found. Check with your school IT administrator. |
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Dr. Ruben Puentedura’s SAMR model offers a lens for examining how technology is adopted in a classroom. As you strive to incorporate online tools into your classroom, we encourage you to use this model as an analytic tool. Here is an example of how Audacity might fit within the SAMR model:
Technology is often used as a direct substitute for other low-tech tools (e.g., pencil and paper). While substitution has some benefits (e.g., students develop their technical skills and knowledge), we encourage you to consider how you might use Audacity to modify or redefine learning.
Audacity can be utilized across disciplines, so the learning activity examples are not sorted in any specific manner to avoid a fixed perception of the possibilities of the software application.
Download and open Audacity.
Double click on the shortcut to open the application.
An application will open up with no timeline displayed. You can either record directly into Audacity or import audio file(s).
To RECORD a track, click the large, red circular button and a track will appear. Each new recording will be created on its own timeline. If you wish to record on a previous track, select it, hold shift, and press the RECORD button. The play head will move from left to right on the timeline. Click on the STOP button to stop recording.
To RECORD a track, click the large, red circular button and a track will appear. Each new recording will be created on its own timeline. If you wish to record on a previous track, select it, hold shift, and press the RECORD button. The play head will move from left to right on the timeline. Click on the STOP button to stop recording. To Import an audio file, go to File >> Import >> Audio and select the audio file.
Editing Tools(from the top-left corner to bottom-right corner) Selection tool, envelope tool (adjust volume), draw tool, magnifying tool, time shift tool, and multi-tool mode.
Click and drag to make a selection, then operate on the selected portion of the track.
Move track or clip-on timeline horizontally.
Adjust the gain (volume) of the track or clip by placing anchor points on the ceiling and floor of the track.
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Sichivitsa, V. (2007). Audacity in Vocal Improvisation: Motivating Elementary School Students through Technology. Teaching Music, 14(4), 48.
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