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This article is intended for instructors looking to create a VoiceThread Watch Assignment(VT) “Watch” assignment. A Watch assignment allows requires students to view a VoiceThread.

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make a full playthrough of an instructor created VoiceThread.

Note

The VT “Watch” assignment type is automatically graded and has a possible points value of 1. Once students complete a full playthrough of the instructor’s VoiceThread, a 1 will be input into the corresponding grade center column. (error) Warning: Do not change the possible points of this VT assignment. This will break the grading mechanism. VoiceThread is not designed for use as extra credit.

Build a VoiceThread Assignment: Watch link

  1. Open your HuskyCT course and navigate to the Content Area page where you want to add a VoiceThread link.

  2. Under the Build Content drop-down menu, scroll down and select VoiceThread.

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  3. From the setup menu, select Assignment Builder.

  4. From the Assignment Builder, click Watch, and click Continue.

  5. Select an existing VoiceThread by clicking on it and then clicking Continue or click Create a new VoiceThread and click Continue

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  6. Next, select the Playback options and user Permissions, and then click Continue.

  7. Finalize the assignment by creating an Assignment name (this will appear in HuskyCT) and entering the instructions. Enter the Start Date and Due Date. Click Publish to finish.

  8. Once you see the “Success!”message, close the tab. Refresh your HuskyCT browser window, and the assignment link will appear. This assignment can be graded as complete or incomplete. The point value can be assigned in the HuskyCT Grade Center

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For more information, contact Educational Technologies at edtech@uconn.edu or by phone at (860) 486-5052.