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Create an Audio Only Activity

Learn how to create an Audio Only activity in Snorkl where students record verbal responses without using the whiteboard tools.

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An Audio Only Activity lets students respond verbally while viewing the prompt. They can’t draw, type, or edit the whiteboard—just speak their response.


Note: students will not have access to any of the tools on the whiteboard with Audio Only activities.

What Students Can Do

  • Click Record Voice to begin their response.

  • Speak their response aloud.

  • Click End/Review to finish and submit.

1. Click Create Activity

From your Snorkl dashboard, select the “Create Activity” button in the top-right.
This opens a menu of activity types you can create.

2. Name Your Activity

Give your activity a clear, descriptive title.

This helps you and your students find it later.

3. Choose Only Activity

Select Audio Only Activity from the list.
You’ll be taken to a blank whiteboard workspace.

4. Add Your Question and Content

Click on the whiteboard to start building your question.
You can:

  • Type directly on the whiteboard

  • Add images, diagrams, or prompts

  • Use drawing tools to highlight or annotate

Keep instructions clear so students know exactly what to do.

Here's a quick guide to the tools in the Snorkl whiteboard toolbar:

5. Click Done Editing

When you’re finished setting up your question, click Done Editing to save your work.

6. Click Generate from Question

Scroll down and click the purple “Generate from Question” button.
Snorkl’s AI will automatically:

  • Review your whiteboard and instructions

  • Identify the grade level and subject

  • Generate an answer key

7. Review and Edit

Check the generated question and answer key.
You can edit either one before assigning to students.

8. Assign to Your Class

When everything looks good, scroll to the top of the page & click Try as a Student to experience the activity as a student and review Snorkl's feedback on your response.

Click Assign to share the activity with your class.

Tip: You can duplicate or edit your Audio Recording Activity anytime from My Library.

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