Free Audio Tools for Teachers ( Presentation )

I have been receiving several emails recently asking me for a presentation about free audio tools that teachers can use in their classroom. I know I am a little bit late but I hope you would understand it is just because of the constraints of my thesis studies and work as a teacher.

There are several audio tools out there online and a single querry in a search engine would generate a plethora of links but the question of how useful these tools are they to you will depend on how smart you are with search algorithm and all that bubble. Speaking from the" in the trenches " perspective, I know exactly what kind of audio tools you are looking for as a teacher. You might be in need of a simple web application, easy to use and above all free . Well this presentation has 12 such tools. You can use them to record, play, crop, download and share audio clips. You do not need to have any technology wizardry to start implimenting them. Click on any title to read the review and some of them have video tutorials so everything is handy for you.

Here is the presentation in Google Docs






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6 Free Tools to Convert Youtube Videos to MP3

Now that mobile devices are ubiquitous, some people still find it hard to download their favourite music or audio files. This is due to the fact that  most of the portable devices do not support some of the video formats available online now. As a solution , here is a list of some of the best free tools you can use to convert Youtube videos into MP3. You might ask me why Youtube and not other video platforms. The answer is quite obvious, Youtube is number 1 video resource for internet users according to the latest statistics in this field. I also opted for Youtube because most of educators use it as a resource and it would be great if they can now convert some of its content to MP3 to embed in their mobile devices for sharing with their colleagues or students.

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This list is not conclusive and I might have unkowingly skipped some tools. But the ones mentioned below are among the best ones online and are completely free.

1- Xenra

2-Video2mp3

3- Free Youtube to Mp3 Converter

4- X2X Free Youtube to MP3 Converter

5-Mobile Media Converter

This is a tool I have covered in a single post entitled Mobile Mdia Converter : Easily Convert Youtube Videos to Mp3.

6- Listen to Youtube

This is also a web tool that I have written about in an earlier article entitled ListentoYoube: Convert Videos into Audio Formats.

If you any suggestions or additions feel free to add them below.

Mobile Media Converter- Convert Youtube Videos to mp3

Mobile Media Converter Online ( MMCO ) is a great tool for educators. It allows its users to convert YouTube videos to mp3. It resembles the other tool i have talked about here earlier named ListenToYoutube. Both of these tools convert any video from YouTube into audio file that can be sent to you via email.

Some features of Mobile Media Converter

Here is a list of the main features that Mobile Media Converter Online offers to its users:

• It is free


• Its is simple to use


• It enables you to convert YouTube videos into mp3


• It offers offers 4 audio output formats: MP3, OGG, AAC, and WMA


• you can select from 3 sound qualities: worst, medium, and best


• It sends email notification when conversion is complete

How can i get started using MMCO ?

It is very simple it is simpler than you might have thought :

1. Head over to Mobile Media Converter Online


2. Enter your YouTube link and your email.


3. customize your conversion.


4. Convert and send it to email

There many other tools to help you better use YouTube for educational purposes , check out Educational Youtube Tools to learn more.
Tha ‘s it about Mobile Media Converter Online- Convert YouTube Videos to mp3.

ListenToYoutube – Convert YouTube Videos Into Audio Formats

ListenToYoutube is a cool web application for educators. It is an online tool that allows its users to convert YouTube videos into audio files and provides them with a link to download it. Now if for any reason you just want the audio version of a YouTube video , ListenToYoutube is there for you.

Some features of ListenToYoutube

Here is a list of the main features that ListenToYoutube offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is simple to use


• It has a user-friendly interface


• It enables you to convert YouTube flash video to MP3 audio


• It is fast, free, and requires no signup.


• Use shortcut to convert videos while you browse YouTube

How can i get started using ListenToYoutube ?

It is very easy to start using this tool.you need to :

1. Enter the URL from any YouTube page,


2. Then you click on “ go”


3. Wait for a few seconds until it is processed


4. click on ” download MP3” to save the file to your PC

There is a little trick if you want to save time . Type in listento in front of the YouTube video URL and you will be directly taken to the MP3 conversion page



If you liked this post then make sure you check  the other YouTube Tools you might need for your classroom.
That’s it about ListenToYoutube – Convert YouTube Videos Into Audio Formats.

AudioExpert – Free Audio Editor, Recorder, and Converter tool

AudioExpert is a free online audio editor. It allows its users to both converts different audio files and record sounds. It looks like Switchr , the other free audio converter tool i covered here recently. Educators need to be aware of such free audio tools for we do need them in our work and we will always need them. If your computer is equipped with a camera and microphone, you can use AudioExpert to record your sounds.

AudioExpert is slightly different than the other free audio tools in that it offers several other features that can be very useful for teachers. For instance, AudioExpert can allow you to “convert and modify the file format of your files , their bit rate,frequency, etc”. It can also provide you with an easy way to create a ringtone for your cell phone.

Some features of AudioExpert

Here is a list of the main features that AudioExpert offers to its users:

• It is free


• It is easy and simple to use


• It has an intuitive interface


• It requires registration


• It helps you convert multiple files via batch processing


• It enables you to cut and crop audio files in few clicks


• You can use it to analyze audio files and get detailed information about the format


• You can also use it to merge merge several files into a single audio track


• You can also use it to record audio off a microphone or another sound device and save it directly to WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, etc

How can i get started using AudioExpert ?

Here is a short video tutorial that will walk you through the different steps that you need to follow to better use AudioExpert

That's it about AudioExpert – Free Audio Editor, Recorder, and Converter tool.

Switchr – Free Audio Converter

Switchr is a cool web applications that educators need to know about. It allows its users to convert files from one format to another. I know you probably have some Free Audio Converting Applications already installed on your desktop enabling you to do the same job as Switchr but what if you find yourself using a public computer or simply one that is not yours and you want to convert an audio file, of course you will not have the administrative privileges to install any audio conversion program. In this case, Switchr is your best alternative for it does not require any installation or download and all the operations are conducted online anywhere and on any computer.

Educators would love to know about such a tool that can even work offline. You no longer need to worry about the appropriate audio format to run on your school’s computers for if none works use Switchr to convert it instantly without even the student being aware of the conversion process.

Some features of Switchr

Here is a list of the main features that Swtichr offers to its users:

• It is free


• It has intuitive interface


• It does not require any download or installation


• It enables its users to convert audio files from one format to the other


• It supports offline files


• It also supports a variety of audio formats such as: WAV, AAC, AU, M4A, WMA, MP3, AIF, FLAC, OGG, and iPhone ringtone


• It emails you the download link of the converted audio file.


• Download link is active for 72 hours.

How can i get started using Switchr ?

To start using Switchr you need to :

1. head over to Swtichr main page


2. Set the output file format you want


3. Specify the birate and sample rate of the output file


4. Set the starting time and duration for the conversion


5. Enter your email address


6. When the audio file is uploaded it will then be processed and a download link will be emailed to you instantly but this download link is active only for 72 hours.

That’s it about Switchr – Free Audio Converter.

WM Converter : Free Video and Audio Converter

WM Converter is a free application for converting almost any  video and audio file into other formats .  It is like VLC Media Player that i have talked about .These tools are very handy and above all are free to use . They do not require any advanced technological knowledge so do not worry you can use them even if you are just a beginner .

Some features of WM Converter

Here are the main features that WM Converter offers to its users

• It is free of charge


• It is secure quick and simple to use


• It requires an instant download


• It has Video Speed utility to control the speed of your video


• It synchronizes video and audio


• It requires minimum 1.5 GHz (Dual core processors recommended)

How can i get started using WM Converter ?

Head over to WM Converter and sign up for a free account
Watch these two tutorials to learn more

That’s it about WM Converter : Free Video and Audio Converter.

VLC Media Player : Convert and play your audio and video files for free

VLC Media Player is a free , open source video and audio player . It plays everything like files , discs ( DVD ? CD ? VCD) . I am sharing it with you because i know many of you have problems viewing some videos in certain players . It happened to me many times i get a video in a certain version and when i play it in a different player the result is either it doesn't work at all or the video quality is low . It can  sometimes be embarrassing when you are sharing a video in class or in a conference and then you realize that the quality of your video is not as good as it was in your player at home . Now with VLC Media Player the problem is solved and no need to worry .

 

Some features of VLC Media Player

Here are the main features that VLC Media Player offers to its users :

• It is completely free


• It requires a free and instant download


• It plays both video and audio files


• It is easy to use and has a quick start up


• It converts video and audio files to other formats to use on mobile devices


• It is available for Windows, 10 different versions of Linux, Mac, iOS,  and Unix.

How can i get started using VLC Media Player

Head over to VLC Media Player main page and click on download
Watch this tutorial video to learn more .

That’s it about VLC Media Player : Convert and play your audio and video files for free .