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Creating a Soundboard with Mote and Google Slides

Creating a Soundboard with Mote and Google Slides

Join Eric Curts at MoteCon 2022 as he guides educators through an innovative session on "Creating a Soundboard with Mote and Google Slides." This presentation offers a unique opportunity to enhance classroom engagement using Mote, a powerful voice recording tool integrated with Google Workspace.

Key Takeaways

• Discover how to effectively integrate Mote with Google Slides to create interactive soundboards.

• Learn step-by-step instructions for building a classroom soundboard to enhance learning experiences.

• Access a comprehensive resource guide to facilitate the creation of your own soundboard projects.

• Utilize free online sound effects resources to diversify your soundboard content.

• Understand how to publish and share your soundboard for easy classroom access.

Introduction to Soundboards in Education

Eric Curts kicks off the session by emphasizing the creative potential of using soundboards in educational settings. A soundboard can serve as an engaging, interactive tool that leverages Mote's voice recording capabilities to enrich presentations and classroom activities.

Accessing the Session Resources

Eric provides a crucial resource link - bit.ly/kurts-soundboard - which directs participants to a Google Document containing all necessary materials. This document includes step-by-step instructions, templates, and additional resources that support the soundboard creation process.

Building Your Soundboard

Step-by-Step Soundboard Creation

The session focuses on the practical implementation of soundboards using Google Slides and Mote. Educators are guided through the process of creating a slideshow that integrates voice recordings, sound effects, and interactive elements.

1. Create a new Google Slides presentation to serve as the foundation of your soundboard.

2. Use Mote to record and insert your voice clips into the slides, providing personalized audio content.

3. Explore free online resources to incorporate diverse sound effects, enhancing the auditory experience.

Publishing and Sharing Your Soundboard

Once the soundboard is complete, educators learn how to publish the slideshow for easy access. Eric highlights the importance of making the soundboard readily available for classroom use, ensuring that students can interact with it seamlessly.

Maximizing the Impact of Soundboards

Eric discusses various strategies for utilizing soundboards in the classroom. By integrating personalized audio content, educators can capture students' attention and facilitate more dynamic learning experiences. Soundboards can be used for a variety of purposes, such as interactive lessons, language practice, and multimedia projects.

About the Speaker

Eric Curts is a veteran educator with over 31 years of experience, currently serving as a Tech Integration Specialist. As a Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Eric runs the website Control Alt Achieve, where he shares a wealth of educational resources and insights.

Why

Bring some extra life into your class activities, discussions, and games!

Ding, Ding, Ding! Yes, that's right, do all of this with your own custom soundboard.

Learn how to use Google Slides along with Mote and public domain audio sites to create an interactive soundboard you can use in your classroom.

How

Session Resource Doc

Session Slides

Sample Soundboard

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