VoiceThread

VoiceThread is an interactive, collaborative, web-based tool that that allows users to communicate through images, audio recordings, videos, and text. VoiceThread can be used for a number of activities in class, like discussions or presentations. Use the directions below to participate in activities using VoiceThread. 

If the activity is a discussion, see Add a Comment to a VoiceThread Discussion.
If the activity is a presentation, see Add a Presentation to VoiceThread.

Add a Comment to a VoiceThread Discussion

If an instructor has created a VoiceThread for a discussion activity, students can add comments to participate.

1. Select the VoiceThread link from the course content.
2. View the VoiceThread.
3. To add to the discussion, select the plus sign [A].

   

4. Choose the type of comment to add:
   • ABC icon: Add a text comment.
   • Phone icon: Call in an audio comment (less common).
   • Microphone icon: Record an audio comment.
   • Camera icon: Record a video comment.
   • Upload icon: Add a file.
5. Record (or upload) the comment.
   
6. When finished, select Save.

Add a Presentation to VoiceThread

If an instructor has created a VoiceThread for student presentations, students will add individual VoiceThreads to the VoiceThread Course View.

1. Select the VoiceThread link from the course content.
2. Select Add your own.
3. If the VoiceThread has already been created, select Select from my VoiceThreads. If the presentation must be created, select Create a new VoiceThread.
4. Add media (like a Powerpoint).
5. Add a title.
6. Once the media has processed in full, select Comment.
7. Use the plus sign to add video or audio narration to each slide as needed [A].
8. Use the arrows to navigate between slides [B].

   

9. When finished with a comment, select Share to add it.
10. Once all comments have been added, the VoiceThread is complete. It will appear in the Course View when the VoiceThread link is selected.