Albert does not yet support recording oral FRQs directly within the platform. However, there are several different ways to record and share oral FRQs with your teacher. Check with your teacher on which option to use.
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After you record, give your recording a name that helps you remember what it is. Check with your teacher about naming conventions.
For conversation questions, you can play the prompt simultaneously on your computer.
Step 1: Recording your Response
Option 1: Use the Voice Memos App on iOS Devices
Option 1: Use the Voice Memos App on iOS Devices
Open the Voice Memos application that comes standard on iOS devices. Hit the red Record button to capture your response.
Select the three dots in the bottom left corner of the recording file. Select Drive to add the file to your Google Drive.
Follow the instructions for “Turning in the Recording” in Step 2.
Option 2: Use a basic audio recording website
Option 2: Use a basic audio recording website
Open online-voice-recorder.com or a similar voice recording website.
Click the Record button to start making your recording.
When finished, stop your recording and click Save. Your recording will download as an mp3 file to your computer.
Upload the recording to your Google Drive to generate a link.
Follow the instructions for “Turning in the Recording” in Step 2.
Option 3: Use a Google Chrome extension
Option 3: Use a Google Chrome extension
Open Online Voice Recorder Chrome extension. Then, click Add to Chrome.
After clicking on the extension icon, click Record.
When you are finished recording, click Stop.
Then click Save and upload the recording to Google Drive.
Follow the instructions for “Turning in the Recording” in Step 2.
Option 4: Record a video
Option 4: Record a video
Open Vidyard Chrome extension and click Add to Chrome.
After going through the set-up process, click the extension icon. Make sure you have selected Cam Only.
Click Record.
When you are finished, click Stop.
You will see a link to your recording.
Follow the instructions for “Turning in the Recording” in Step 2.
Step 2: Turning in the Recording
You can submit your recording link directly in Albert. In the textbox under the question, either copy and paste your recording link or link the text in your response. Once you've finished, click Submit Response:
Alternatively, you can submit the file directly in Albert by selecting the drop down labeled "Add Media" and then clicking "Audio."