VoiceThread Instructions
Version 1.1
VoiceThread
is an online presentation tool that allows you to use multiple types of files
(jpg, doc, ppt, pdt) and permits oral or written feedback from faculty and
students. VoiceThread is a free account for ASU students. The first step in
learning to use the technology is to create your account.
It
is important that you closely follow the instructions provided below.
To create and share a
VoiceThread you will complete these main tasks:
A. Access VoiceThread
and Create an Account.
B. Create a ÒTestÓ Slide.
C. Share your slide.
D. Post your VoiceThread
in your Discussion Forum and make the link active.
E. Update Other
Settings.
A.
Access VoiceThread and Create an Account.
- Click on the "VoiceThread Access" link in the
Lesson 1 (Module 1) menu to the left.
Note: It is normal for it to take a full minute or two to connect
to VoiceThread.
- If you have not used VoiceThread previously, your
account is now created.
If you already have a VoiceThread account using your ASU email address
(from a previous course), please follow the instructions in VoiceThread to
merge that account into this upgraded account.
B.
Create a "Test" Slide.
- Click on the Create tab.

- Click on Upload button.

- For this "test" it will be easier for you to
upload an existing file from your computer (PowerPoint, Word Document,
PDF, JPEG graphic). Follow the directions to locate and upload your file
from your computer.
NOTE: When you create a presentation that consists of more than one file
or slide, you will see thumbnails of the slides in the main area of the
window and be able to reorder and organize them.
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- To add comments to a single file/slide or a series of
files/slides, click on the Comment button. This will load the
presentation in the main area of the window so you can see a larger view
of each slide

- Click on the Comment
button at the bottom of the slide.

- Select your commenting method and leave a comment.
NOTE: When you create a presentation that consists of more than one file
or slide, you will be able to advance through the presentation and narrate
each slide.

- Follow the directions to record audio. Click stop
recording when done, and then save.
- To add a title and description, click on (add a
title and description).

C.
Share Your Slide
To
share your slide with the group or class:
- Click on Share.

- Click on Get a Link.
- Click on Copy the Link.

- Now go to your group discussion area, class discussion
area, or email and paste the link into the message.
D.
Post your VoiceThread in your Discussion Forum and make the
link active.
Navigate
to your teamÕs discussion forum and click on +Respond to prepare your post.
- Complete the ÒSubjectÓ line and add the text into the
message box as shown below.

- Paste the VoiceThread link that you have copied in Step
C above at the desired location in message box.

- Highlight the URL for the VoiceThread. Click on ÒAdd a LinkÓ
icon in the message box menu.

- A new pop-up window opens up. Paste your VoiceThread
URL into BOTH the text Boxes titled ÒText to displayÓ and ÒWebsite
addressÓ.
- Click on ÒAdd LinkÓ.

7. Your link turns ÒBlueÓ indicating a
live link.

8.
Click
on Post Response to complete your task.

E.
Update Other Settings
You
will want to click on the little triangle next to your email address in the
upper right of the screen and select My Identities. From here you can
add a photo/icon of yourself so your classmates and faculty can quickly
identify you.
If
you have any problems, check the Support page or you can ask for help from
your fellow class members.