Microsoft Word Week 1 Hot Potatoes Software Heidi Edit docx

HOT POTATOES PLUS:
ADDING AUDIO
1. Using the code audio can be placed into an activity in the same way
images and video can be added.
2. This code allows for the addition of locally created audio. This audio can be recorded on a
desktop computer or phone using recording software such as Audactiy.
a. Remember – if using locally created audio, be sure that it is saved in the same folder as
the Hot Potatoes activity.
b. For more information on using Audacity to create audio recordings, check back later this
month for Week 3 of the September Teacher’s Corner.
3. This code can also be used to add online audio materials into the Hot Potatoes activity. To add
online materials just replace audio.mp3 with the web address of the audio.
a. Remember – when using online audio, be sure to copy/paste the URL which will begin
with http://

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americanenglish.state.gov
HOT POTATOES:
IN CONCLUSION
The above material may seem overwhelming at first, but don’t get disheartened. Any new technology
takes time and should not be learned through reading alone. As with any skill, technology fits well with a
learn-­‐by-­‐doing approach. This week’s Teacher’s Corner should be read step-­‐by-­‐step at the same time
activities are made in Hot Potatoes. Using this approach will show how simple these steps can be. Just
remember: approach learning new technology with a playful attitude, save often, and if everything fails
it is always okay to begin again!