Date

June 17, 2024

Type

Owner

Frances Rowe

Tags

VoiceThreadFlip AlternativesBlackboard Learn

Navigate to the course and location in the course, such as a module where you would like to add VT. Select “Tools” and “VoiceThread.”

A screenshot of the Blackboard “Tools” drop-down

If you would like to create a graded activity, you need to select “Enable Evaluation.”

A screenshot of the VT grading options

Select the type of activity to create.

A screenshot of the VT activity type selection screen

Assignment Builder: Adds a gradable VT link that is instructor-facilitated.

Example - You would like self-introductions, project check-ins, individual presentations, responses to a language learning prompt, etc.

A screenshot of the VT assignment builder selection screen

Individual VoiceThread: Adds a link to an ungraded VT that is instructor-facilitated.

Example - You would like options for sharing and commenting on content that is not graded.

Course View: Adds a course-wide VT link that is open for student creation.

Example - You would like students to create group presentations. Students control creating a VT, adding members for editing, and giving others viewing permissions.

Additional Tips

Consider how your VT setup aligns with what you hope to achieve with an assignment, such as getting to know your students, building community, critical thinking, engagement, practice, or group presentation. Because of our LMS integration, your students' access to VT is seamless. If a student has an access issue, the quickest way for them to resolve it is to contact pro-support@voicethread.com, and the response time is within a few hours.