Introduction
Week 3 of Language Technology Program (LTP) Training focuses on tasks and tools specifically centred for FV grant projects. Topics include managing language sites, assigning roles, adding your alphabet, setting up a recording space, uploading and editing audio, entry states, and viewing reports.
FirstVoices
Review the following articles to help complete the weekly tasks and enhance your project:
This week, we will look at:
File Management Refresher
Language Gathering
Recording Space & Equipment
Recording & Editing Audio
- Record audio using Zoom H4n, Zoom H6, or Audacity
- Zoom H4n & H6: How to import files to Mac/PC
- Convert audio recordings to stereo
- Edit audio quality in Audacity
- Separate audio recordings into individual files in Audacity
Upload to FirstVoices
Editing on FirstVoices.com
- Edit or delete an existing word or phrase entry
- Edit an existing song or story entry
- Add and edit custom categories
Crash Course
In preparation before viewing this week's Crash Course on Digitization topics, please review and learn more about the processes and features that will be discussed:
Archiving
Creating Finding Aids
Weekly Tasks
This week's tasks are meant to help prepare you and your team for the next weeks of training.
For teams with multiple components, please complete all relevant weekly tasks.
For teams with a FirstVoices Component, your task is to make a recording or upload your first entry!
Need a refresher? Review these articles & modules:
For teams with a Digitization Component, digitize a tape!
- Need a refresher? Review this article & module: Module 10: Let's Digitize
Be sure to complete the tasks that pertain to your team before moving on to Week 4!
Please let kyra@fpcc.ca or ben@fpcc.ca know when you have done so and reach out for assistance or if you have questions about the tasks.
Webinar recordings
Missed our Week 3 sessions? Want to catch up or solidify your learning?
Check out our Digitization Crash course:
Check out our Week 3 Summary Webinar: