What is Soundcloud?A platform used to and share audio files.

Launched in 2008 by…

Eric Wahlforss&

AlexLjung

Who uses Soundcloud?

Students Professors

Comedian News Anchor

Bands/Aspiring Artists

Why people use Soundcloud?Simple to useContent accommodates to a wide range

of peopleAllows people to listen to what they want

How is it used in an educational and professional context?Professional :- great way to create free advertising- Example: someone is trying to sell their book will

read the first chapter of the book and upload it to Soundcloud. Then they’ll post the link on sites like Twitter or Facebook.

Example 2

• to host a talk show. • Creates a digital copy that you can always go

back to.

Educational:• Professors can upload lessons for students• Create an online database• Open to the students at anytime

Example 2

• used as a teaching tool in language courses• Example: the students can record themselves

speaking in French and then receive feedback from teachers after they’ve listened to it.

The Pros and Cons

- Recording and uploading on the spot

- Membership must be purchased for unlimited recording time

- Can share links to promote your sound.

- No editing features after you record

Pros Cons

What are some similar applications ?

MixcloudLast.fm

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