What is VoiceThread?

Often used for a convenient lecture capturing and collaboration tool, VoiceThread is a web-based application. Therefore, there is no software to install. Commenting is available on VoiceThread slides using one of five powerful commenting options: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio file upload.

• Licensing: VoiceThread is available to all LVC faculty, staff, and students through Canvas.
• How do I use it?: Faculty who wish to utilize VoiceThread need to insert a link into their Canvas course site each semester.
• Training: Individual, group, and online trainings are available continuously and take about 30 minutes. Contact the Ed Tech office to schedule a time.

Why VoiceThread?

Quick Start Guide

• Navigate to the module section of your Canvas course.
• Click on the “+” to add a component to the module.
• Select External Tool from the add dropdown options
• Scroll and select VoiceThread from the tool listing.
• Click Add Item.
• Click on the Voice Thread link that has been added to your module.
• Select Individual VT from the VoiceThread set up window.
• Click on + Create new VoiceThread.
• Click Add New Media and select My Computer to navigate to your Powerpoint.
• The slides will load into VoiceThread.
• To add voiceovers:
  • Select Comment.
  • On the slide, scroll over the “+” and select the microphone. You will start recording after the countdown.
  • When you are finished recording the individual slide, click Stop Recording.
  • Select Save.
• Use the navigation arrows to select and repeat for each slide.
• To share with the class:
  • Select Share from the lined menu on the top right.
  • Select the course to share the VoiceThread and click Share.