Sound+Recorder

= Application: Sound Recorder =

= Evidence =
 * media type="file" key="Video_May_04,_12_30_40_PM.mov" width="300" height="300" || media type="file" key="Video_May_04,_12_34_41_PM.mov" width="300" height="300" ||

Benefits:

 * ===Free to use===
 * ===System Application, no downloading and installing required===
 * ===Has user-friendly interface, with familiar play, pause, stop, and record icons===
 * ===New users - elementary to high school students - can pick up the basics quickly===
 * ===No audio plug-in required===
 * ===Works with USB or plug-in headsets===
 * ===Defaults to Save AS Option===

Disadvantages:

 * ===Option to export as a .WAV file ONLY===
 * ===Unless you are in close proximity, it's difficult to detect if a student is recording.===

Preparation:

 * ===Lab 106 used for AFLAP Testing ONLY===
 * ===Single login: Generic\HKLTEST===
 * ===Checked the computer volume===
 * ===Checked the headset volume control===
 * ===Tested setup with one class===
 * ===All computers and headsets passed the test-check===

Results

 * ===Two classes tested using Sound Recorder===
 * ===Two .WAV files failed===

Observations

 * ===Two headset switches were muted by students at the end of the previous test session===
 * ===Teachers will continue to use Sound Recorder===

Possible Solutions

 * ===Have students complete a headset check before the start of the test===
 * ===Have students check to make sure the mute switch is set to off===