The following is a listing of the VoiceThread frequently asked questions (FAQs) we have received over the past year with answers and references to knowledge base articles for more information.

• General VoiceThread FAQ for Instructors and Students
• VoiceThread FAQs for Instructors
• VoiceThread FAQs for Students

General VoiceThread FAQ for Instructors and Students

1. How do I create a new VoiceThread?

   • Log in to your VoiceThread account.
     
   • Navigate to the main dashboard and click on “Create.” 
   • Choose the type of media you want to upload (e.g., images, videos, slides).
   • Once uploaded, you can add comments and share your VoiceThread.

2. How can I edit existing VoiceThread?

   • Open the VoiceThread.
   • Tap on the menu icon in the top-right corner.
   • Tap on “Edit”. 
   • Add slides just as you normally would.
     To edit a VoiceThread, read this article.

3. How do I comment on a VoiceThread?
   

   • Click on the comment icon (a speech bubble) on any slide or media.
   • Choose your preferred commenting method (text, audio, video, or file upload). 
   • Type or record your comment and click "Post" to submit.
     To learn more on commenting on a VoiceThread, read this article.

4. How do I share my VoiceThread with my course/with an individual?

   • Log in to your VoiceThread.
   • Select the voice thread you want to share.
   • Click on the "Share" button. Select the drop-down menu for Contacts, Groups, or Courses, depending on which you'd like to share with.
   • Select the user or course you wish to share with.
   • Select Continue in the bottom left of the pop-up window.
   • Choose the access level you'd like to share with the individual or group. Choose from View, Comment, or Edit and whether you'd like to Notify by email when first shared.
   • Select Save.
     For details on how to share the VoiceThread within your course, please watch this video and, read the Sharing with an individual and Sharing with a group article.

5. How do I create Groups in VoiceThread?

   • Navigate to the sidebar on the left side of your home page.
   • Click the "Groups" tab, then click the menu icon and select "Add New Group" 
   • Enter a name and description for your group, and click "Create" to finish creating it.
     To learn more about creating groups, read this article.  

6. What is Doodling in VoiceThread?

   • Click on the “Doodle” icon when viewing the slide.
   • Use the available drawing tools to mark up or annotate the slide.   

VoiceThread FAQs for Instructors

1.    How do I login to VoiceThread in Blackboard Original?    

   • Log onto Blackboard and navigate to your course.
   • Go to the Tools on the left menu and click on VoiceThread.
     
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

2. How do I login to VoiceThread in Blackboard Ultra?

   • Log onto Blackboard and navigate to your course.
   • Go to the Tools on the left menu and click on VoiceThread.
     
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

3. How do I create an assignment in Blackboard Original?

   • From the course Content area, click on 'Build Content' at the top of your screen.
   • Under Create, select 'VoiceThread-NDSU' in the drop-down list.
     On your VoiceThread page type a name, and a description, and/or attach a file if you want to.
   •  Under the 'Grading' tab when building the VoiceThread, make sure to Yes for Enable Evaluation and to set the points for the assignment.
   • Click on your new VoiceThread assignment
   • From there, select 'Assignment Builder' when prompted to choose an activity type. 
   • From here you can choose which of the 3 assignment types you would like to add, Create, Comment or Watch, or you can recreate an old assignment.
   •  Select one of these choices and hit 'Continue' at the bottom of the screen.
   •  Add in the desired settings and publish your assignment.
     Watch these videos to learn more about Setting up Create Assignments, Setting up Comment Assignments and Setting up VoiceThread Watch Assignments in VoiceThread.

4. How do I create an assignment in Blackboard Ultra?

   • From the course Content area, click on the '+'sign and select Content Market.
   • Select 'VoiceThread Assignments-NDSU' by clicking on the “+” from the list of tools.
   • Click on the three dots(...) next to the VoiceThread assignment and click on Edit.
   • A new panel will open on the right of your screen.
   • Tick on “Create Gradebook entry for this item” and make sure to choose “Assignment” from the Grade Category.
   • Once you are done, click on Save.
   • Click on your new VoiceThread assignment
   • From there, select 'Assignment Builder' when prompted to choose an activity type.
   • From here you can choose which of the 3 assignment types you would like to add, Create, Comment or Watch, or you can recreate an old assignment.
   • Select one of these choices and hit 'Continue' at the bottom of the screen.
   • Add in the desired settings and publish your assignment.
     Watch these videos to learn more about Setting up VoiceThread assignment in Ultra.

VoiceThread FAQs for Students

1. How to login to VoiceThread in Original?

   • Go to your course dashboard and find the "Voice Thread" link added by your instructor.
   • Click on the link and you will be redirected to the Voice Thread page.
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

          Alternatively, if your instructor has not setup a link to Voice Thread -

1. • Go to “Tools” and click VoiceThread.
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

2. How to login to VoiceThread in Ultra? 

   • Go to your course dashboard and find the "Voice Thread" link added by your instructor.
   • Click on the link and you will be redirected to the Voice Thread page.
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

          Alternatively, if your instructor has not setup a link to Voice Thread -

1. • Go to “View Course and institution tools” under Books and Tools, and click on VoiceThread.
   • You will be automatically redirected to the Voice Thread page and you’ll be automatically logged in (If prompted, enter your Bison Credentials)

2. How to submit a VoiceThread assignment?

   • Go to your Blackboard course > Select the assignment.
   • You will be automatically redirected to the VoiceThread assignment.
   • Once you’re done, click on submit button.

3.   How to submit a Create VoiceThread assignment?   

   • Navigate to your course.
   • Tap on the VoiceThread link provided by your instructor.
   • This will take you to the assignment. Click on “Start Assignment” to begin.
   • If you’ve already created the VoiceThread you want to submit, tap on it in your list of VoiceThreads, and then tap “Submit” on the instructions that pop up.
     To learn more about Submitting a Create VoiceThread assignments, read this article.

4. How to submit a Comment VoiceThread assignment?

   • Click on the VoiceThread assignment link set up by your instructor.
   • Click the yellow “Start Assignment” button on the right.
   • Record the required number of comments. 
     To learn more about Comment VoiceThread assignments, read this article.