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Creating a VoiceThread assignment is a multi-step process. See the details below to create your assignment.

STEP 1: Add a VoiceThread link to your Blackboard course.

  1. Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course.  Select the instructions below for adding a VoiceThread link in a Blackboard original or a Blackboard Ultra course.

For Blackboard Original:

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Creating a VoiceThread assignment is a multi-step process. See the details below to create your assignment.

STEP 1: Add a VoiceThread link to your Blackboard course.

  1. Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course.  Select the instructions below for adding a VoiceThread link in a Blackboard original or a Blackboard Ultra course.

For Blackboard Original:

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  1. Select a content area from your course menu. 
  2. Click on Build Content from the menu.
  3. Select VoiceThread Activity from the menu.

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  4. Enter a title for the VoiceThread (required) and add a description (optional). NOTE: The description cannot contain any line breaks or multiple paragraphs.

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  5. If this VoiceThread is a graded assignment, enable grading by selecting the YES radio button. Enter the number of points possible. Assign a due date if appropriate.

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  6. Click SUBMIT to save.



For Blackboard Ultra:

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  1. Select a place where you want the VoiceThread link to appear on your Course Content page.
  2. Click the purple (+) to add content anywhere on the page where you want to place the VoiceThread. This includes inside folders or Learning Modules.

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  3. Choose Content Market.

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  4. Scroll down the list of available tools to the end where VoiceThread is located.
  5. Select VoiceThread.
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  6. The VoiceThread Setup window will launch.

STEP 2: Configure Your Activity

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Require students to watch a VoiceThread in full. This is a great for:

  • Non-interactive lecture delivery
  • Compliance and training

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Step 1: Choose Activity

Click on the Watch button,

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Step 1: Choose Activity

Click on the Watch button, then click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen.

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Step 2: Choose content

Select which VoiceThread you want to use for this assignment. Students will be required to watch 100% of all slides and comments. To use an existing VoiceThread, select from any of the ones you have created or that you can edit, and then click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen.

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Step 2: Choose content

Select which VoiceThread you want to use for this assignment. Students will be required to watch 100% of all slides and comments. To use an existing VoiceThread, select from any of the ones you have created or that you can edit, and then . This will take you to the page where you can make any edits necessary. Once you choose the VoiceThread you want to use, a copy of that VoiceThread will be made to use in this assignment. You will continue to own the clean original.

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If you haven’t created the VoiceThread you want to use yet, click on “Create a new VoiceThread” in the top-right corner. This will take you to the create page, where you can upload new slides and click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the page where you can make any edits necessary. Once you choose the VoiceThread you want to use, a copy of that VoiceThread will be made to use in this assignment. You will continue to own the clean original.

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If you haven’t created the VoiceThread you want to use yet, click on “Create a new VoiceThread” in the top-right corner. This will take you to the create page, where you can upload new slides and click “Continue” at the bottom of the page to open the VoiceThread and record comments.

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Step 3: Choose options

Select the playback settings you want your VoiceThread to have.

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  • Start playing when opened: The comments on your VoiceThread will begin playing automatically when people first open it.
  • When final comment on a slide has played, automatically advance to the next slide after __ seconds: When the VoiceThread is in play mode, it will play through all of the comments on a slide and then move to the next slide automatically. The number of seconds is the “pause” time before the slide advances.
  • Allow download: Allow students to download the central media from your VoiceThread.
  • Allow export: Allow students to export Your VoiceThread.
  • Allow students to make a copy: Allow students to make a copy of your VoiceThread.

Click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.

Step 4: Finalize

Set the final details for your assignment.

  • Assignment name: This will appear at the top of the assignment in the student’s view.
  • Assignment instructions: These instructions will appear on the right-hand side of the student’s view. Tell them more about what you expect from them here.
  • Example URL: If you have created an example you want students to follow or more information about the assignment, enter the link to that page here. It will appear on the right side of the student’s view.
  • Message shown to student after they submit: Customize the message students see after they’ve submitted their VoiceThread. A little personalization goes a long way!
  • Start date: Students will not be able to view the assignment until the start date/time. If you want it to be open immediately, leave this blank.
  • Due date: Students will not be able to submit after this date. If you want the assignment to be open indefinitely, leave this blank.
  • Allow students to resubmit assignment: Give students the opportunity to try again if they submit the wrong thing or need to make corrections after you give them feedback.
  • Allow students to view assignment after submitting: If you don’t want students to be able to see the work they’ve submitted, un-check this box. If you want them to see their work so you can record feedback on it, leave it checked. They will not be able to make any changes to their work even if they can see it.
  • Assessment: Choose how you would like to grade this assignment.

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Click “Publish” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.

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page to open the VoiceThread and record comments.

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Step 3: Choose options

Select the playback settings you want your VoiceThread to have.

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  • Start playing when opened: The comments on your VoiceThread will begin playing automatically when people first open it.
  • When final comment on a slide has played, automatically advance to the next slide after __ seconds: When the VoiceThread is in play mode, it will play through all of the comments on a slide and then move to the next slide automatically. The number of seconds is the “pause” time before the slide advances.
  • Allow download: Allow students to download the central media from your VoiceThread.
  • Allow export: Allow students to export Your VoiceThread.
  • Allow students to make a copy: Allow students to make a copy of your VoiceThread.

Click “Continue” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.

Step 4: Finalize

Set the final details for your assignment.

  • Assignment name: This will appear at the top of the assignment in the student’s view.
  • Assignment instructions: These instructions will appear on the right-hand side of the student’s view. Tell them more about what you expect from them here.
  • Example URL: If you have created an example you want students to follow or more information about the assignment, enter the link to that page here. It will appear on the right side of the student’s view.
  • Message shown to student after they submit: Customize the message students see after they’ve submitted their VoiceThread. A little personalization goes a long way!
  • Start date: Students will not be able to view the assignment until the start date/time. If you want it to be open immediately, leave this blank.
  • Due date: Students will not be able to submit after this date. If you want the assignment to be open indefinitely, leave this blank.
  • Allow students to resubmit assignment: Give students the opportunity to try again if they submit the wrong thing or need to make corrections after you give them feedback.
  • Allow students to view assignment after submitting: If you don’t want students to be able to see the work they’ve submitted, un-check this box. If you want them to see their work so you can record feedback on it, leave it checked. They will not be able to make any changes to their work even if they can see it.
  • Assessment: Choose how you would like to grade this assignment.

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Click “Publish” at the bottom of the screen when you’re done.


  1. Once you have finished setting up VoiceThread, refresh Blackboard to see the new VoiceThread link appear in your course. Click on the overflow menu (...) on the far right of that VoiceThread link.
  2. Click EDIT to modify the VoiceThread settings in the Ultra course, including the link name and grade book settings.

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STEP 4: Wait for Students to Submit

When students go to your assignment, they will see the interface to complete the required work and submit. For details, visit the assignment guide for students.

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5: Grade Student Submissions

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To grade your students’ submissions, just return to the assignment you have set up. You will see the grading interface automatically.

Screenshot of the grading interface with student roster listing students who have submitted already

On the right side of the page, you will see your course roster. If a student is missing from the roster, it means that student has not clicked into your assignment at all yet, but they will appear as soon as they do. Students can fall into three categories:

  • Submitted: Students who have submitted their final assignment
  • In progress: Students who have started working on the assignment but have not yet submitted
  • Unattempted: Students who have not yet begun working on the assignment at all

You can enter grades for students who are listed as “Submitted” or “In progress.” Click on a student’s name to see their submission, then enter the grade into the text box or pass/fail selector on the right and press Enter on your keyboard.

Additional features:

  • Reminders: To remind a student to submit, click on the student’s name, and then click on the “Remind” button. You can also click “Remind Students” at the bottom of the list to remind all students who have not yet submitted.
  • Un-submitting: If a student has submitted an assignment but needs to try again, click on the student’s name, click on “Additional options” beneath the grading area, then click “Unsubmit.”
  • Changing grades: To see students who have already been graded, click on the “Graded” tab in the top-right corner, and then click on any student in that list to enter a new grade for them.
  • Student gallery: If you have created a “Create a VoiceThread” assignment and enabled the student gallery, you will see the student gallery button on the main landing page (Assignment Details area).
  • Edit the assignment: If you need to make changes to how this assignment is configured, click on the menu icon top-right and select “Edit assignment”.
    IMPORTANT: Editing an assignment that is in progress may make existing student work inaccessible. It is best not to edit an assignment that is already being used, but if you must, keep in mind that selecting a different VoiceThread or even re-selecting the same one can cause student work not to be counted.

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