* Step 1: Moving file from your recorder to your computer. This depends on which audio recorder you've purchased or borrowed, but for most, just plug the device into the computer or connect with a cable, find the audio files you created, and then drag them to your Desktop or favorite folder. See the instruction manual on your recorder if you hit a snag on this.
* Step 2: Converting the file to a .mp3 format. Some audio recorders can be set to tape in mp3 format, in which case you can skip this step. If you do need to switch from .WMA or .WAV to .mp3, there are many ways to do this, so choose the one that is easiest for you.
- Method 1: Stand-alone converter program: There are free software programs you can download to your home computer. My favorite program for the Mac or PC is Switch. If you can't get the free trial to work for that, another one for PC is Free mp3 WMA Converter. And for Mac you can try All2Mp3.
- Method 2: Online converter method. If you can't install software, there are free Web sites that will do it, but they have some pop-up ads (which won't hurt your computer but are annoying). The best I've found is zamzar.com, but let me know if you find a better one.
* Step 3: Rename your file. Find the mp3 file on your computer and rename it so that you use your name, an underscore, and then the name of the assignment as listed on the syllabus. The expert interview is audio1. Make sure the file still ends in .mp3
* Step 4: Place in iTunesU Dropbox. Click on the dropbox link and log in using your university ID and password. Then choose, open with iTunes. Click on "Upload and Manage Files" at the top right. Then click "Add new file" and click "Browse" and select the file from your computer. Then Click "OK." The file should then slowly upload -- might take a few minutes -- don't close your browser until it reaches 100%
Let me know if you have any trouble.
-Jeff
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