VoiceThread in HuskyCT

Instructors and TAs can use VoiceThread in HuskyCT to add interactive, slide-based presentations or discussions.

VoiceThread is a platform for asynchronous presentations and discussion that is integrated into HuskyCT. A VoiceThread is a collaborative multimedia slide-based presentation that enhances student engagement and online presence by allowing users to interact with content and with each other.

For more information on using VoiceThread in Ultra, please refer to: https://kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/26411892746

Adding VoiceThread Links into a HuskyCT Course

  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.  A new tab will open and display the VoiceThread Setup menu. Your selection will determine what type of VoiceThread link/content users will be sent to when they click on the link.

    • Assignment Builder: Allows you to create a gradable VoiceThread assignment. There are 3 VoiceThread assignment types: Create, Comment, and Watch. For detailed information, see VoiceThread Assignments.

    • Individual VoiceThread: Creates a link to a viewable, comment-able VoiceThread.
      Example: An instructor can provide a pre-recorded lecture/presentation/Kaltura media with which users can optionally comment/interact.
      Note: Individual VoiceThreads are not gradable. For more detailed information, see Individual VoiceThreads.

    • Course View: Creates a link for users to view a gallery of all the VoiceThreads that have been shared within this course.

    • VT Home Page: Creates a link that provides access to the VoiceThread Home Page. The Home Page space allows users to see the VoiceThreads from ALL of their courses, the VoiceThreads they have created, and the option to Create new VoiceThreads. Users can access their other courses that use VoiceThread from the left sidebar.
      Note: Users have to view a VoiceThread for it to appear on their Home Page.  

For more information or assistance with VoiceThread, contact the Educational Technology Office at edtech@uconn.edu or (860) 486-5052 on M-F 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

For help with technical problems, contact VoiceThread at support@voicethread.com

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