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Why save an audio file on SoundCloud?

You may have an audio file of the children singing a song or reciting a short poem.  Perhaps you recording some children explaining how they created a certain piece of art or project. Maybe you recorded them talking about a drawing they made.  Or perhaps you recorded each child telling about their favourite activity to do with their mom or dad for Mother's Day or Father's Day.  Whatever the reason for the audio, saving it to the Internet makes sharing easier.  You can share the link with parents in an email. 

You can also create a QR code of the audio link for many purposes such as:

• The QR code can be stuck on projects or pasted in a portfolio beside a picture of the project or creation, to add an audio component -hearing the child speak of the work.
• You may like to record yourself reading picture books and then upload the audio file to SoundCloud.  A QR code can be created of the audio link, and then the image of the QR code can be pasted to the back of the book.  Children can use an iPod, tablet, or other smart device equiped with a QR code reader to scan the QR code and listen to the story.

Click here to learn how to use QR codes.

How do I save an audio file on SoundCloud?

You can create a free account on SoundCloud for up to 180 minutes of audio files.  You can also sign up for an unlimited account for a fee.  

Instructions to create an account:

1.  Click here to sign up for a free SoundCloud account, and select "Create account" on the top right.

3.  You can choose to sign up with your Facebook or Google account, or with your email address.

4.  If using your email address, enter the address along with a password, and your age (for security purposes).  Continue with agreeing to the terms and the Captcha.

5.  Enter a display name that others will see when you share.

6.  Make sure to check your email account to verify and finalize the sign up or you will not be able to upload anything.

7.  Select "upload" on the top right to upload an audio file that is already saved on your computer.

8.  You will be prompted to choose a file to upload.

8.  Select your audio file from wherever you saved it in your computer and click "open".

9.  The file will upload and you will be able to give it a title, as well as enter other information.

10a.  You can now select to make your files Public or Private.  If you choose to add an image to your audio file, follow steps 10b and 10c, then click "Save".

10b.  Before clicking "Save", you can add an image to represent your audio file by clicking on "Update image".

10c.  Choose an image from your Pictures album.  It is not recommended to put photos of the children on the internet.

11a.    After clicking Save, your upload will be complete.  

11b.  You can click on "Go to your track" (circled) or copy the link on the right (arrow) to share the file.

12.  If you select "Go to your track", you will be able to listen to it by pressing the play button (see the yellow arrow) and you will once again be able to click "share" (see the red arrow) to share the link.  If you would like to create a QR code of your file, copy the link that appears on the right.