VoiceThread Using VoiceThread in Your Course

About The TOOL

VoiceThread (VT) is an interactive discussion tool that allows students and their instructors to engage in an asynchronous discussion using a variety of communication mediums. VT presents content using images, videos, pdfs, and/or documents in an interactive format where users navigate between slides to comment, collaborate, and discuss the topic.

Get Support

At this time, VoiceThread does not offer phone, email, or chat support. This support page provides troubleshooting options which may answer your questions. If you still need support, feel free to send a eLearning request.

Student Guidelines

Click on the VoiceThread link provided by your instructor. This will open VoiceThread and take you to the course content set up by your instructor.

Watch this video about submitting a VoiceThread assignment.

Your instructor may offer the following types of VoiceThread assignments.

Commenting Assignment

On your Computer

Log in to Canvas.
Navigate to your course.
Click on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor. This will open your assignment.
Review the information on the left to see how many comments are required.
Record your comments on the VoiceThread. The VoiceThread you see on the assignment page is interactive, so you can participate right there. Click here for more about commenting on a VoiceThread. *Note that private comments will not count toward your total number of comments.
Click Submit Assignment in the top-left corner of the page.
You’re done! You can now navigate back to your Canvas course.

On your Mobile Device

Log in to Canvas in your mobile web browser.
Navigate to your course.
Tap on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor. This will open the VoiceThread app. If you are prompted to tap a blue Open in the VoiceThread App button, tap that.
Review the information on the page to see how many comments are required. Once you’re ready to record, tap on the green Record Comment button. This will open the VoiceThread.
Record your comments on the VoiceThread. Click here for more about commenting on a VoiceThread.
Tap on the X in the top-right corner of the VoiceThread. This takes you back to the submission page.
Tap Submit Assignment. You will see a green confirmation at the top of the screen when your submission is complete.
Tap on the X in the top-right corner of the page to go back to your course.

Note: It is very important that you click “Submit Assignment” in step #6 above in order for your instructor to grade your work. If you forget to do this, you can always come back to the assignment page and submit later. You will not need to redo your work.

Create A VoiceThread Assignment

You can create your VoiceThread assignment on both a computer and mobile devices.

On your Computer

Log in to Canvas.
Navigate to your course.
Click on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor.
If you’ve already created the VoiceThread you wish to submit, select it from the list on the left, and then click “Submit Assignment” on the right. Be sure to check the box to “share with class” if you want your classmates to see your submission. You’re done!

Note: Continue if you haven’t yet created the VoiceThread you want to submit.
Click on the Create new VoiceThread button at the top of the page.
Click Add Media and add all of your slides to your VoiceThread. You can repeat this process as many times as you need. Click here for more about creating a VoiceThread.
You’ll see a pop-up window asking you to title your VoiceThread. Give it a title, and use the other tabs in that window to adjust your playback settings and thumbnail image, as well.
Click Comment at the top of the page.
Record your comments. Click here for more about commenting on a VoiceThread. Close the VoiceThread when you’re done.
Click Submit Assignment at the top of the page, then confirm by clicking Submit Assignment again on the pop-up.

Note: If you want to share your submission with your whole class, check the box for and share with class before submitting. If you don’t check this box, your submission will only be shared with your instructor.
You're done! You can now navigate back to your Canvas course.

On your Mobile Device

Log in to Canvas in your mobile web browser.
Navigate to your course.
Tap on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor. This will open the VoiceThread app. If you are prompted to tap a blue Open in the VoiceThread App button, tap that.
If you’ve already created the VoiceThread you want to submit, tap on that VoiceThread on the left, and then tap Submit Assignment. Be sure to check the box to share with class if you want your classmates to see your submission. You’re done!

Continue if you haven’t yet created the VoiceThread you want to submit.
Tap on the Create VoiceThread button at the top of the page.
Tap on the + icon to add slides to your VoiceThread. You can repeat this process as many times as you need.
Tap Done when you’re done adding your slides.
Now you’re back on the submission page. Select the VoiceThread you just created, and then tap “Submit Assignment.” Tap “Share with class” if you want the rest of your class to see your submission. If you do not check this box, your submission will only be shared with your instructor. You will see a green confirmation at the top of the screen when your submission is complete.
Tap on the X in the top-right corner of the page to go back to your course.

Note: It is very important that you click “Submit Assignment” in order for your instructor to grade your work. If you forget to do this, you can always come back to the assignment page and submit later. You will not need to redo your work.

Watching Assignment

On your Computer

Log in to Canvas.
Navigate to your course.
Click on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor. This will open your assignment.
Watch the VoiceThread on the right side of the page. The VoiceThread you see on the assignment page is interactive, so you can participate right there. Make sure to watch every single comment from start to finish.
Click Submit Assignment in the top-left corner of the page.
You’re done! You can now navigate back to your Canvas course.

On your Mobile Device

Login to Canvas in your mobile web browser.
Navigate to your course.
Tap on the VoiceThread assignment link provided by your instructor. This will open the VoiceThread app. If you are prompted to tap a blue Open in the VoiceThread App button, tap that.
Review the information on the page to see how many comments are required. Once you’re ready to record, tap on the green Watch Comment button. This will open the VoiceThread.
Watch all comments on the VoiceThread. Make sure you watch every single comment start to finish, including text comments.
Tap on the X in the top-right corner of the VoiceThread. This takes you back to the submission page.
Tap Submit Assignment. You will see a green confirmation at the top of the screen when your submission is complete.
Tap on the X in the top-right corner of the page to go back to your course.

Note: It is very important that you click Submit Assignment in step #5 above in order for your instructor to grade your work. If you forget to do this, you can always come back to the assignment page and submit later. You will not need to redo your work.

Page Created: 8/20/2019 - jbb
Updated: 04/17/2020 - hrf

Edits: 06/16/20 -mjm