Week 4- Reflection on Audio Recordings

I found Voki extremely difficult. Not that it was hard to work out, just that it didn't work very well for me. I attempted three times to create an account and once I had finally created a Voki it would not let me upload it  to my blog. Please see My Wiki to view my Voki on audio recordings.
I do understand how necessary it is to have the skills to be able to create audio recordings and publish them, and simply, practice makes perfect. I would be more likely to have students use audio recording tools to:

• Record their oral presentations 
• Create a radio program about a particular topic 
• There is an option in PowerPoint to be able to record an audio file directly on to the slide which would be a great tool for students who do not like to stand up in front of the class.

I may use tools such as the following as a teacher in my classroom:

• Use a Voki as a Hook in the lesson to get students engaged.
• Use Podcasts from iTunes that are related to what I am teaching. 

The use of already recorded Podcasts by industry professionals are just as good as books, if not better because they would commonly be more up to date. If the Podcast is available with images or videos this would be an added benefit.