In some cases, talking more saves you time!  In areas where it's necessary to type and/or write (ex: grading student papers), you can get the same job done in less time if you switch to voice recordings.

Luckily, it's simple and free to send voicemails over the internet, and record your voice without using any software.  All you need is Vocaroo.

Vocaroo makes recording your voice simple. To use Vocaroo you don’t need to download any software, pay any fees, or even sign up for anything.

Vocaroo gives you the option to download your recording so you have it anywhere.  There's also an embed code for each recording, so you can embed it in your blog, web pages, slide shows and other presentations.  Vocaroo is all you need to create a voice recording - and it's Free!

So grab your mic and get started.

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I first learned about this tool from Shervette Miller in her EdTech UNconference presentation on Paperless Grading.  She uses voice recordings and screencasts to grade her student projects - and has had some great results.   Not only does it save her time, but her grading is more thorough, and her students actually listen to her feedback.

I know another teacher who uses Vocaroo to deliver lesson instructions to his subs when he is absent from class.

How would you use Vocaroo in your classroom?

- Kimberly