Canvas (Instructors): VoiceThread Instructions

VoiceThread can be used to upload, share, and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files, and videos. Over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread.

Using VoiceThread in Your Canvas Courses

See the following resources for instructions for using VoiceThread.  

• Adding a VoiceThread activity to your course
  • Follow the instructions for institutions that use Deep Linking
• Non-graded activities
• Setting up a create-a-VoiceThread assignment
• Setting up a commenting assignment
• Setting up a watch assignment
• Grading assignments
• Reconnecting an assignment
• Course Copying

VoiceThread Support

• support@voicethread.com
• Contact Form

Additional Resources for Instructors

• Comprehensive how-to: https://voicethread.com/howto/canvas/
• Universal Design (UD) for screen readers use with VT Universal: https://voicethread.com/howto/voicethread-universal/#access
• Commenting guide: https://voicethread.com/howto-categories/commenting-web-application/
• Digital library: http://voicethread.com/about/library/
• YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXggZ2yUPudu9EKx5ZtrdAw
• Training workshops (browse through the categories on the right for recordings of past sessions): https://voicethread.com/workshops
• Data retention policy: https://voicethread.com/howto/what-is-voicethreads-data-retention-policy/