Sound+Cloud

Sound Cloud

8.1.8.A.3 8.1.8.B.1 || WM 05/28/11
 * = ==General Description == ||= This is a dual website and application. This is a virtual platform to upload music. What is so helpful with this site is that you are able to post it with the community, small group, or privately. Once it is posted it is available for sharing or download. It also allows people to listen and comment. Essentially, it gives your music instant networking. It is basically a social media for music. The tool also allows you to upload your tracks or record them on the fly. You can also embed your music to additional social media sites as well as personal web sites. In the App Gallery you’ll find over 100 apps for desktop, web and mobile. These are all built to amplify your experience with the tool. Create, capture, share and interact with sounds in brand new ways. ||
 * = ==Teacher/Student Use == ||= This is another site //(Like some I have reviewed earlier)// for your budding musical students. I use this application on both the internet and my phone with my band. It has been a great tool for our use. Student use it works in a variety of ways. It is can be used with audio reports for comments and feedback. (much like Voice Thread) It can also be used in anticipatory set by Teachers to set up things like instructions or directions. I have also read times when it has been used for music appreciation, again for the comment features. ||
 * = ==Things to Know Before You Go == ||= The site requires a log-in with an active email for uploads and comments. You can search the site and listen to music without a log-in though. Also, when using the sharing feature, you have to have people to follow you to share your music unless it is posted privately. This can be done by sending requests or feeds to follow. It is based on the same concept of private social networking. (//More facebook than MySpace)//. Otherwise, the site is easy to use. I would recommend do a whole group sign up to insure that the whole class is able to log-in and view the comments. ||
 * = ==Technology Standards == ||= 8.1.8.A.5