can be a powerful tool in the classroom.
Web 2.0 tool allows students to easily record and share a sound clip.
This free download is simple enough for an elementary student to use, but has more robust features for those who want to use them.
Garageband is a great resource for student created musical compositions, as well as podcasting (more info about podcasting to follow).
Aviary (www.Aviary.com) has an audio creation/editing tool called Myna that is free and looks like a solid alternative with most of the same functionality as Garageband. http://www.aviary.com/tools/audio-editor There is a demo video on the site as well.
At the bottom of their FAQs (www.aviary.com/faq), they mention a beta-test of “a special program for students and educators that lets them use Aviary in a completely private setting apart from the rest of the community.” There is a link to contact them with your intended usage to seeing if you qualify.