VoiceThread

What is VoiceThread?

VoiceThread is a multimedia tool that allows voice and text annotations to be added to multiple document types, such as documents, slideshow presentations, videos or photos. Using VoiceThread, students and instructors can comment and respond either verbally or using text.

VoiceThread is fully integrated with iCollege, allowing for easy addition to assignments and content. This add-in tool is capable of sending grades directly to the iCollege course gradebook.

How to Access VoiceThread

VoiceThread is available to the entire GSU community through an institutional license. You can access it through External Learning Tools in your iCollege course content menu.

Key Features:

Fully integrated with iCollege
Embedded media player
Voice and video recording
Image Upload
Participation via computer audio or phone
Mobile device optimization
Participation analytics

See what VoiceThread can do:

Create threaded recorded (video or audio) class discussions around images, videos, or other content.
Have students submit a document or video demonstrating their work. Others (the instructor or peers) can verbally or textually critique
A portfolio tool. Students can submit artifacts then annotate their work by including voice, video, and text explanations of what they have done
Have a conversation around your narrated PowerPoint or multimedia presentation.
Work through case studies and scenarios
Have students critique each other’s work or evaluate historical art.
Create a structured asynchronous debate.
In language classes, ask students to create conversations in the target language around media.
Have students generate digital stories or digital arguments.

FAQs

Can an existing VoiceThread be edited?

Yes, you can edit an existing VoiceThread. For information on how to edit VoiceThreads, visit the VoiceThread support link.

Can VoiceThreads be exported for archiving or offline research?

Yes, you can export a video version that includes all media, comments and annotations. View the VoiceThread support link for more information.

Can I change the VoiceThread activity type after I've created the VoiceThread link?

No, it is not possible to change the activity type once the link has been created. You would need to delete the existing ink and then create a new link that points to the activity type you’d like to use for the assignment.

Is VoiceThread Accessible?

Yes, activities that are created in VoiceThread can be designed to be accessible. For more information about the Accessibility features of VoiceThread, please visit the VoiceThread support page for Accessibility.

Can I copy VoiceThread activities from one iCollege course to another?

Yes, VoiceThread activities that are created as a part of one iCollege course will be copied when course content is copied into another course.

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CETLOE Support

Throughout the year, CETLOE offers instructor workshops on VoiceThread and other learning tools. Please check the workshop schedule for instructor workshops.

If you’d like to request a custom workshop for your class on using VoiceThread, please fill out the Custom Workshop Set-up form.

Learning Technologists

Georgia State Faculty can request help from our CETLOE Learning Technologist for assistance with any of the GSU Supported Digital Learning Tools.

For the fastest response to your questions, please email [email protected] or call 404-413-HELP to submit a help ticket.

By submitting a help ticket, you can be sure that your questions are directed to the right team members, ensuring that you get the help you need when you need it.

For help using VoiceThread to support your teaching, request a digital teaching tool consultation through the faculty help request.