From Classroom to Screen: ICT Tools to Help Teachers Use Free Audio and Video Resources Effectively

Unlock the power of ICT tools to enhance your teaching with engaging audio and video content.

This beginner-friendly guide helps teachers navigate free online resources with ease.
Learn how to search, download, and use media effectively for your e-content creation needs.

🎧 AUDIO WEBSITES WALKTHROUGH

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1. Bensound (https://www.bensound.com/)

Purpose: Free and paid royalty-free music for multimedia projects.

Steps:

1. Open the website: https://www.bensound.com

2. Browse categories from the menu (e.g., Acoustic, Cinematic, Pop, etc.)

3. Click ▶️ to preview any track.

4. To download, click the Download button below the music.

5. For free download, agree to the terms: “Free license with attribution”.

6. Use it in your content by giving credit: "Music: www.bensound.com"

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2. Pixabay - Music (https://pixabay.com/music/)

Purpose: Free music tracks for all types of content.

Steps:

1. Go to: https://pixabay.com/music/

2. Use the search bar or filters (genre, mood, movement, etc.) to find suitable audio.

3. Click on the track to preview.

4. Click Download (no login needed).

5. You can freely use it without attribution.

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3. YouTube Audio Library (https://studio.youtube.com/)

Purpose: Free music and sound effects for YouTube videos and other content.

Steps:

1. Login to YouTube with your Google account.

2. Visit: https://studio.youtube.com/

3. On the left sidebar, click on Audio Library.

4. Use filters (genre, mood, artist, duration, license type).

5. Preview by clicking ▶️.

6. Click Download icon.

7. Note license: some require attribution, some are free to use without credit.

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4. Facebook Sound Collection (https://www.facebook.com/sound/collection/)

Purpose: Free music and sound effects for videos on Facebook and Instagram.

Steps:

1. Login to Facebook.

2. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/sound/collection/

3. Use filters to narrow down tracks (genre, mood, etc.)

4. Click ▶️ to preview.

5. Click Download.

6. Use in your videos on Facebook or Instagram. Not recommended for YouTube or other platforms.

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5. FreeSFX (https://www.freesfx.co.uk/)

Purpose: Free sound effects for various content.

Steps:

1. Go to: https://www.freesfx.co.uk/

2. Sign up with email (free account required).

3. Use the search bar to find a sound (e.g., applause, birds, typing).

4. Click on the sound to preview.

5. Click Download.

6. Credit is often required (read terms for each sound).

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🎥 VIDEO WEBSITES WALKTHROUGH

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1. YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/)

Purpose: Source for free video content (educational, creative commons, etc.)

Steps:

1. Go to: https://www.youtube.com

2. Use the search bar to find videos (e.g., "Photosynthesis animation").

3. Add the filter:

   • Click Filters > Choose Creative Commons for reusable videos.

4. Use a YouTube downloader tool (e.g., yt5s.com, savefrom.net) if permitted.

5. Always check license in the video description before reusing.

⚠️ Downloading from YouTube without permission may violate terms of service. Use Creative Commons videos with proper credit.

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2. Pixabay - Videos (https://pixabay.com/videos/)

Purpose: Free stock video clips for all content types.

Steps:

1. Go to: https://pixabay.com/videos/

2. Search for the required content (e.g., “Nature”, “Classroom”, “Sunrise”).

3. Click on the video to view.

4. Click the Free Download button.

5. Choose video quality (720p, 1080p, etc.)

6. Click Download.

7. No attribution required.

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✅ GENERAL TIPS:

• Organize Downloads: Create folders on your computer for Audio and Video.

• Always check licenses: Some require attribution, others are free for any use.

• Credit properly: If attribution is needed, add a line like:
  "Music by www.bensound.com" or "Sound effects from FreeSFX.co.uk"

• Use editing tools: Tools like Audacity (for audio) and OpenShot or CapCut (for video) can help edit and integrate content.