Getting Started with VoiceThread
Why Use VoiceThread? | Access VoiceThread | Create Accessible VoiceThreads | Resources for Working in VoiceThread
Why Use VoiceThread?
VoiceThread has many possible uses for both in-person and online classes. Since both faculty and students can create VoiceThreads, it serves as a versatile tool for assignments and engagement.
With VoiceThread, users can:
- Narrate a PowerPoint presentation with audio or video.
- Pose a question or topic and use it as a visual discussion board.
- Encourage student-to-student interactions.
- Create digital stories by narrating over images, videos, and slides, or develop collaborative stories using VoiceThread’s interactive features.
- Upload videos to VoiceThread to gather reflections and feedback.
- Practice a foreign language.
- Evaluate, review, or critique ideas and student presentations.
Access VoiceThread
VoiceThread is a cloud application, so there is no software to install. The only system requirement is an up-to-date version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. VoiceThread will run in your web browser and on almost any internet connection. See the Web Application help articles for more information.
To access VoiceThread from outside of Blackboard:
- Navigate to und.voicethread.com.
- Click Sign In in the upper-right corner.
- Select the option to Sign In Via Institution.
- Search for the University of North Dakota in the Institution box.
- Ensure that the current sign in method is set to ADFS.
- If you are rerouted to NDUS, enter your username and password. Then, click Sign In.
*If you get a screen asking for Federation Consent, click Yes.
To access VoiceThread from inside Blackboard, you will need to add the VoiceThread integration. There are two ways to do this.
- Navigate to your chosen Blackboard Ultra course.
- Navigate to the Details and Actions panel on the right.
- Click View Course & Institutional Tools under Books and Tools.
- Locate the VoiceThread integration under the Available Tools menu. If you do not initially see this tile, scroll to the bottom and select Browse All Course Tools.
- Select the plus (+) icon to add the VoiceThread integration to your course content.
Alternatively, you can add the VoiceThread integration directly from your course content area.
- Select the Plus (+) icon in the content area where you want to place the integration.
- Choose Content Market.
- Locate the VoiceThread integration.
- Select the plus (+) icon in the lower-right corner of the tile.
With the VoiceThread Mobile app, your content is available on iOS and Android devices. Simply download the app and sign in to:
- Capture & Upload images from your camera or photo library.
- Navigate & Annotate slides with a swipe of a finger while you narrate.
- Share VoiceThreads as easily as sending an email.
- Receive notifications for new comments on your VoiceThreads.
- Access an extensive catalog of existing content on VoiceThread.com.
See the Mobile App help articles for more information.
Create Accessible VoiceThreads
VoiceThread fosters collaborative discussions through text, audio, and video comments. It's a flexible tool for interactive and engaging communication. Visit the VoiceThread Accessibility page for best practices on communicating and collaborating with all!
Create an Accessible VoiceThread
Resources for Working in VoiceThread
VoiceThread Support
VoiceThread offers a robust support site with step-by-step guides, tutorials, and resources to help you get started. Build your VoiceThreads with confidence; explore VoiceThread Support today.
Attend a Workshop
TTaDA offers a variety of professional development workshops and events for faculty and staff. Check out our workshops on VoiceThread.
- Register for an upcoming session
- Watch an on-demand training video
Instructional Design Consult
A team of Instructional Designers are available to provide assistance to instructors, administrators, and staff. They provide instructional design assistance for fully online, flipped, hybrid, blended, and traditional face-to-face courses. Request a Consultation today!
UND Tech Support
UND Tech Support provides support to students, faculty, and staff by providing technology tools for success in and outside of the classroom.