Mote: Advanced Features

We all know that Mote is an awesome tool. If you are new to Mote, check out the “Mote Basics” document to get started. Below are some of the awesome additional features that Mote offers (some may require a subscription). 

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Mote QR Codes

Create audio QR codes to Mote audio.

1. Click on the Mote extension and click the Mote icon to record your audio.

2. Click on “My Recent Motes”.

3. Click the “Share” icon.

4. Click “QR code”.

5. Click “Save image”.

Check out this video to see this in action.

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Mote in Gmail

Want to send a quick Mote audio clip through Gmail? Here you go! 

1. Open your Gmail and click Compose.

2. Click the Mote icon at the bottom. It will start recording your audio.

3. Click the center icon to stop.

4. Your Mote will be embedded in your email for the recipient to hear.

Check out this video to see this in action.

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Mote in Forms

Want to add your voice to your Google Forms? Check this out!

1. Create a form. When you are in the question field click the Mote icon at the bottom of the editing box.

2. Record your audio. Click the check icon to stop recording.

3. The Mote audio is placed in the text box. (It will be viewable as an audio player if the recipient has the Mote extension installed, but only as a link if the reader does not have the extension installed.)

If you want to add audio to the choices (multiple choice type questions) you will need to follow these steps:

1. Enter the choices into the form.

2. Click the Mote extension icon in the top right of Chrome. Record a Mote. 

3. Stop the recording by clicking the check and the link is auto-copied to your clipboard.

4. Paste this next to the choice you want it added. 

This is what the recipient sees (if they have the Mote extension installed):

Check out this video to see this in action (Mote Playlist).

Check out this video to see this in action (My Video).

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Motes Saved in Motebook

If you plan to use the same audio clip multiple times it is helpful to set up a Motebook to have access to your often-used clips. You will need to create a new recording using the Mote extension.

1. Click on the Mote extension and record an audio clip.

2. After recording open the clip back up by clicking on it in “My recent motes”.

3. Click “Save as…”.

4. Create a Motebook title (this is the tile for this audio clip). Hit “Enter” on your keyboard to save.

5. When you go back to the Mote extension or icon in a comment long-press the record button and you will see a list of all your Motebooks. Click the one you want to use. 

Check out this video to see this in action.

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Access All Your Recordings

Want to see (or hear) all your past recordings?  

1. Go to mote.com and click Account>My Activity

2. Click the Mote extension, then “My activity & engagement”.

3. From here you will see all your recordings. You can share them, mark them unlisted/hidden/or delete them, view them on a landing page, and listen to them on this screen.

For more “how-Tos” and advanced features check out Mote’s YouTube Playlist Here!

*REMINDER: for the best experience, make sure students also have the Mote extension; otherwise, they will need to click a link and listen to the comment audio (in comments only) in a new tab. Google Slide’s audio will still play normally (no extension needed to hear it). 

If you want these directions in a Document click HERE!

Add Audio with Mote

The sound of your voice has power, especially with students. Being able to give feedback with our own voice carries more impact than just text. With tools like Mote, you can add your voice to comments, Slides, Docs, Forms, and many other tools. Check out what Mote can do for you and your students!

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Using Mote in Comments:

1. Install the Mote Chrome Extension.

2. Head to the tool you want to add an audio clip.

3. Look for the Mote icon in a comment box and click that icon to record your comment.

4. Click the purple check to stop recording.

5. Click “Comment” to complete.

6. Click the purple “Play” button to hear your audio.

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Adding Audio to Google Slides:

1. Open a Slide Deck. (Make sure to have the Mote Extension installed first.)

2. You will see the Mote icon in the top right. Click on the icon.

3. Click the “Click to Start” icon.

4. Your audio is recording. Click the purple check to stop recording.

5. Click the “Insert” button to add this audio to your slide.

6. You will see the Mote icon appear on your screen (you can drag this anywhere you want it) as well as the Slide’s audio option on the right. Set them to whatever you need.

7. You can resize, recolor, or replace the Mote icon with anything.

• Resize Icon: Click and drag the corner of the icon

• Recolor Icon: Click the Icon>Format Options>Recolor  

• Replace Icon: Right-Click the icon>Replace Image>Choose File from Location

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Accessing All Created Motes:

Want to see (or hear) all your created Mote audio clips? 

1. Click on the Mote Extension and click:

• “My Recent”: to see recent Mote recordings

• “My Activity & Engagement”: to see all and details of each recording.

Experience the power of your voice! Give Mote a try!

*Note: for the best experience, make sure students also have the Mote extension; otherwise, they will need to click a link and listen to the comment audio (in comments only) in a new tab. Google Slide’s audio will still play normally (no extension needed to hear it). 

If you want these directions in a document click HERE!

123app: Many Useful Tools

There are all kinds of awesome free sites out there that will do what you need (create audio, edit video, convert files, etc…). The problem is that they all do one thing, meaning you need to have a whole list of these sites to do all you need. That may not be the case, after all! 123apps is a collection of free tools to help you out! Check it out before searching for that audio recorder or video converter when you need one. Head there now and bookmark the site for later use!

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Tools 123apps Offers:

1. Head over to 123apps.com.

2. Check out the tools available (categories listed at the top).

3. Some of the tools available:

Audio:	Video:

4. Give them a try!

Some Notes: 

• There is the option to “Sign In”. I have used the audio recorder many times over the past year. I do not sign in and have never needed to so there is no need to sign in. 

• Some of the tools may be blocked in your district as they are links to other sites. 

If you want these directions in a Document click HERE!

Add Audio in Google Slides

One of the options that has always been missing from Google Slides is the option to attach audio within a Slide. Now there is a Native-to-Slides way to have audio in your Slides! Can you hear the world rejoicing and cheering for joy? Follow the steps below and start making your presentations heard!

Add Audio to Drive:

1. In order to add audio to your Google Slides, you first must upload your audio into your Google Drive. Make sure the clip you want to use is either an MP3 or WAV file. These are the only file types supported by Slides. Here are some great tools to record:
• Any Device: https://online-voice-recorder.com
• Chromebook: https://www.hablacloud.com 
• Editable Audio: https://online-voice-recorder.com 
2. There are many free file converters available online if you need to convert your audio files. Here are two that work: 
• Convertio
• Online-Convert

* I suggest creating a folder with all your audio and making the folder shared as “Anyone with the link can view”. Then all your audio for all your Slides is in one easy to manage location and will work with shared slide decks!

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Insert Audio in Slides:

1. Open a Google Slide deck.
2. On any slide you want audio to play click “Insert” and choose “Audio”.
   
3. Search for the audio clip from within your Drive.
   

   
   
   
4. Once you select audio an audio icon will be placed on your slide. You can drag and move the player icon anywhere you want. Also, you can replace it with an image (or even a GIF).
   

   
5. You can even remove it completely (in Audio Settings). You will need to set it to start playback “Automatically” in order to remove it while presenting.
   

   
   
   
6. The options for the icon/image for the audio is the same as all images in Google Slides.  The size and color can be edited as well as adding Drop Shadow or Reflection.
7. The audio sound level can be adjusted, as well as setting it to autoplay, loop, or stop on slide change.
   

   

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Now, sit back and make your Google Slides heard by all!

If you want these steps in a document click HERE!