Audio Recorder

What is the purpose of recording a Raz-Kids book?
How does a student use the audio recorder?
How does a teacher review student recordings?
Can a teacher access the recordings from any machine?
How long do the recordings remain available for review?
Once a recording has been reviewed, can a teacher review it again?
Can a teacher delete a saved recording?

What is the purpose of recording a Raz-Kids book?

The audio recorder is available to students for Raz-Kids Read versions only and is intended to allow the student to compare and practice proper pronunciation and fluency. Teachers can preview and grade student recordings to monitor progress as a student moves through levels. Teachers may also find it helpful to share with parents during conferences.

How does a student use the audio recorder?

• The Record button allows a student to record a reading of the book for up to 10 minutes. After that time limit, it will stop recording.
• The Stop button stops recording or playback, depending on which is currently running. 
• If a student clicks Stop during recording, a student can resume recording by selecting Continue or start recording over by selecting New. 
• If a student clicks Stop during playback, the recording will Rewind to the beginning.
• The Play button allows a student to listen to what has already been recorded. The button is initially disabled until after recording has begun.
• The New button resets the recording to the beginning, erasing what has already been recorded.
• The Done button marks the recording complete and ready for review by the teacher.

How does a teacher review student recordings?

1. Log in using the teacher username and password.
2. Select the Recordings tab.
3. Select Review under the Score column for the recording you would like to review.
4. Select Play.
1. Enter comments, for example where the student demonstrates proficiency or where improvement is needed, in the Notes section at the top.
2. Score the students reading on a 1 (needs improvement) to 5 (proficient) scale by mousing over the appropriate circle under the Score section.
3. Click the book's title for a description of the book.
5. When you have finished the review, click Mark as Reviewed.

Can a teacher access the recordings from any machine?

Yes. Active registered classroom teachers can log in and use any of the classroom management tools, including reviewing recordings, from any computer as long as the username and password are kept confidential.

How long do the recordings remain available for review?

At this time, there is no time limit to how long a recording will remain available for review.

Once a recording has been reviewed, can a teacher review it again?

Yes. Simply select Recently Reviewed and click on the Score for the appropriate student recording.

Can a teacher delete a saved recording?

At this time, there is no option for deleting a saved reviewed recording.