TECH Bar Documentation

'Audio' Documentation

Burning an Audio or Data Disk with CDBurnerXP

If you're working on a windows computer on campus, you can burn a disk without downloading any extra software! The CDBurnerXP is available on all public computers. Click on the links below for step-by-step instructions: Need more help? Come see us at the TECH Bar for more CD burning options!

Installing Audacity

Audacity is a multi-track audio recorder that allows you to save your recordings as MP3 files.  The resulting MP3 files can be uploaded as an assignment through Blackboard, or alternatively, sent through email or stored on a CD or hard drive. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to download Audacity onto your computer: Still have questions?  Take a look at the Audacity website's documentation and tutorials: Link to Audacity's Documentation

Pronunciation Assignments in Audacity

Audacity is a multi-track audio recorder that allows you to save your recordings as MP3 files.  The resulting MP3 files can be uploaded as an assignment through Blackboard, or alternatively, sent through email or stored on a CD or hard drive.  This guide explains how you would go about completing a pronunciation assignment for a language class using Audacity. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions: Still have questions?  Take a look at the Audacity website's documentation and tutorials: Link to Audacity's Documentation

Recording in Audacity

Audacity is a multi-track audio recorder that allows you to save your recordings as MP3 files. The resulting MP3 files can be uploaded as an assignment through Blackboard, or alternatively, sent through email or stored on a CD or hard drive. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to make a recording in Audacity: Still have questions?  Take a look at the Audacity website's documentation and tutorials: Link to Audacity's Documentation

Recording Streaming Audio as MP3

Audacity is a multi-track audio recorder that allows you to save your recordings as MP3 files. The resulting MP3 files can be uploaded as an assignment through Blackboard, or alternatively, sent through email or stored on a CD or hard drive. In addition to making your own recordings, it is also possible to use Audacity to record streaming audio from a website. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to record streaming audio as an MP3:... Read more»

Scanning from a Ricoh Copier/Scanner

Many departments have the ability to scan from their copier devices in order to create digital files or post items to Blackboard. Click the link below for a set of instructions which can help you get started.

Setting Up iTunes U

iTunes U is a piece of software created by Apple that may be used by colleges and universities to distribute digital lessons and other files to their students. Professors may choose to upload podcasts and other media files through the iTunes U plugin on Blackboard, and students may then access those files in the same way they buy music through the iTunes store. Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on how to set up a course on iTunes U: Still have questions?  Take a look at the Apple website's documentation ... Read more»