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 [A]:

   

   • T icon: Add a text comment.
     
   • 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 a VoiceThread.
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. Select Add from Computer and add media (like a Powerpoint).
5. Select Untitled and enter a title.
6. Select Save.
   
7. Once the media has processed in full, select Open this VoiceThread.
8. Use the plus sign to add video or audio comment [A].
9. Select the type of comment to add.
   
10. Use the arrows to navigate between slides [B].

    

11. When finished with comments, select Stop Recording.
    
12. Select Save.
    
13. Select Share with Course. The VoiceThread will appear in the Course View when the VoiceThread link is selected.