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FSC2566 Audio Recording in the Classroom: Music, Projects and Podcasts

Course Description

Discover the power of audio recording to transform your classroom with our innovative online course, tailored specifically for primary school teachers in Ireland. “Audio Recording in the Classroom: Music, Projects, and Podcasts” is designed to provide educators with a comprehensive understanding of audio recording software such as GarageBand and Audacity. This course aims to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes through creative audio projects. Whether you’re looking to foster creativity, improve technical skills, or integrate audio recording across the curriculum, this course offers the tools and insights you need.

  • Master Audio Recording Software: Learn to navigate and use popular audio recording software, assessing their compatibility with classroom devices and their suitability for educational goals.
  • Enhance Music Education: Dive into using GarageBand for music lessons, exploring recording, editing, composition, and performance, and discover how to manage projects efficiently.
  • Versatile Application Across the Curriculum: Explore the integration of audio recording in various subjects, from history to language arts, enhancing the learning experience through diverse audio projects.

This course is ideal for primary school teachers in Ireland looking to integrate audio recording into their teaching practices. It’s perfect for educators seeking to foster creativity, enhance technical skills in audio production, and explore innovative teaching methods. Whether you’re new to audio recording or looking to expand your existing skills, this course provides a foundation for incorporating audio projects into a wide range of subjects.

Empower your students with the skills to create and innovate through audio recording. Enrol today and start a journey that will bring a new dimension of engagement and creativity to your classroom.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2566
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Audio Recording Software in the Classroom

  • The role of audio recording in teaching and learning.
  • Overview of popular audio recording software options (GarageBand, Audacity, Cubase, etc.).
  • Assessing software compatibility with classroom devices.
  • Evaluating the suitability of different software for specific educational goals.

Module 2: Using GarageBand for Audio Recording and Integration in Music and Podcasting

  • GarageBand interface and tools.
  • Recording and editing audio in GarageBand.
  • Integrating GarageBand into music lessons, including music composition and performance.
  • Tips for organizing and managing GarageBand projects in the classroom.

Module 3: Using Audacity in the Classroom

  • Introduction to Audacity’s interface and features.
  • Recording and editing audio in Audacity.
  • Best practices for sharing and distributing Audacity projects.

Module 4: Using Audio Recording Across the Curriculum

  • Overview of other recording software that could be used
  • Integrating audio recording with other subjects (e.g., history, language arts).
  • Recording and sharing student performances. 
  • Assessment

Module 5: School Self Evaluation & Integration69

  • To familiarize participants with the objectives, layout and content of the SSE Guidelines
  • To outline the steps to be taken in engaging with SSE on audio recording software usage in the school
  • To build a plan for the inclusion of audio recording software across the curriculum in their teaching and learning next year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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