While the Picture This article was a little bit dated for me personally, I still thought that it had solid, valid points to make about the educational applications of sound recording programs. With diverse classrooms composed of kinesthetic, auditory, and visual learners, it is essential to approach your lesson plans from several angles. I very much like the that this article is trying to provide insights into how to make a very audio-heavy activity (music-making) accesible to primary visual learners.
Capturing Your Sound was very informative. I know next to nothing about recording live performances in any respect, but I would very much to utilize it in order to better my future students. After reading this article, I feel much better prepared to tackle the daunting task of sucessfully recording my students. The level of technical detail included in this article was perfect. I now not only understand the type of equipment and how to use it, but why to do so.
I think it's especially valuable to involve students in the recording process (as long as they're old enough). It takes some of the pressure off of the director, provided the proper equipment and procedures are available, and gives the students a sense of ownership over the product.
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