Voice Comments in Google Docs

Here's an interesting Google Chrome extension/Drive App that has been all over Twitter this week - Voice Comments.  Once installed, the app from Learn.ly lets you leave voice comments on a Google Doc.  There are some great screencasts of how to install and use Voice Comments.



The one drawback at this point is that the doc loses all formatting while leaving the comment, but they are working on fixing that bug.  The comments can be linked directly to specific points in the doc or just as a general comment.  This would certainly be a great way to leave feedback to students on their writing!  Try it out!

Voice Comments - Google Chrome App

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Slide Rocket & Google Docs

Sliderocket, an online presentation tool, has announced integration with Google Drive.  This is not a new collaboration, but I just heard about it on the Mobile Reach #41 (Yes, I'm a little behind).  Using the presentation tool is great, but Sliderocket has some good features that make it useful to try.  You can try out the integration with full features for free for 14 days, or you can sign up for a free Educator account.  If you have Google Apps at your district you can ask your administrator to add it to your apps account.

I think the one feature I am very interested in using with Sliderocket is the audio narration.  Since Slidrocket/Google Docs store files online your presentations are available on most devices (iOS, full Android support not yet available) or computer.  If you use it to create books like these - Stories in a New York Minute - you'll have a large eBook library in no time!

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