Using a Voice Recorder for Answering Emails
This past weekend I was at a wedding when I received this email from a student:
Hey Mr. Whisen
Okay so for my presentation of the roller coasters i was researching the difference between clothoid loops and the circular loops that occurred in rollar coasters before. I know that clothoid loops are more efficient but I don’t understand how I can use the formula to demonstrate this.
At this point in the day I am filling time between the ceremony and the reception. I want to reply to the student but I know it will take me a long time to type out a detailed explanation on my BlackBerry. I also know that I will do not want to wait until I get home (at 2:00 am) to respond to her.
In a flash, it occurs to me that my phone also has a voice recorder in it! In no time, I record my detailed response to her question and email her back the audio file. Altogether, this took less time than typing an answer and I was able to give a far more detailed response!
I love finding new ways to use technology. Another tool to add to the toolkit!
By the way, if you’re dying to know my answer … have a listen.
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