VoiceThread
VoiceThread is a tool for asynchronous audio, video, and textual communication. Instructors can create VoiceThreads by uploading content, such as word documents, videos, images, or presentations. They can then comment and annotate the content for the students to see. Once posted, students can add video, audio, or text comments on the VoiceThreads. The replies can be threaded like a forum and moderated by the instructor.
VoiceThread also includes auto-captioning, ensuring that all video and audio comments are accessible.
Why Use VoiceThread?
VoiceThreads create a space for interaction and collaboration between students and the instructor, connecting ideas, questions, and discussions directly to the content on the slides—whether it be images, videos, or documents. You can also use VoiceThread to create assignments, wherein students are graded for commenting on, creating, or watching a VoiceThread.
VoiceThread can be integrated into any OWL site and is available to all Western users at no charge.
For more information on the benefits and use cases for VoiceThread, see the eLearning Toolkit.
Instructor Resources
- Instructor How-Tos
- Workshops
- VoiceThread Basics Demo
- VoiceThread FAQs
- How to use VoiceThread in OWL Brightspace
Student Resources
Further Support
For support with using VoiceThread, you can contact the WTS Helpdesk.
You can also view the VoiceThread Status Page at any time to confirm that VoiceThread is operational.
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