https://www.voki.com/site/pickup?scid=16934260&chsm=0efce4b1e9f2f72972c8dbaaea5b45e8
Above is the link to my Voki Avatar and I can say that Voki is easy to use and it was fun creating the Avatar. The hard part was limiting my audio to 60 seconds. What I also found difficult was embedding it to WordPress; you had to have a premium membership and WordPress would not allow the link to be embedded. I feel this may be my lack of technology and I apologize to my viewers.
I also like Vocaroo very much but found the same issue when asked to embed or upload the file to WordPress I was told that it was not allowed due to a security issue. So here is the link:
https://voca.ro/17J2lmhROdJv
I enjoyed trying Speakpipe and AudioPal. Both were easy to use as far as making the recording and saving the file. With Voki and AudioPal you have many options for the audio including downloading a file, use type to talk features, or leaving a message on the phone with AudioPal. I did not like that to use Clyp you needed to create an account but it was easy to use and had several background sounds that I found interesting.
I think using audio tools in the classroom or library has many uses and advantages as far as engaging the students. A librarian could introduce the new books on the library page each week using a podcast or teach students to utilize different areas and services of the library. Teachers and librarians could have students give book reviews using audio files/podcasts or have students teach each other about the library.
I had similar issues with embedded audio in WordPress. It think like WordPress and some of the audio sites have changed their settings recently. I think this would be something to take into consideration when using these tools with students – especially younger ones. I know I was frustrated, so I’d hate to ask a student to complete a project only to have them struggle with sharing the final product!