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The following video was hosted by VoiceThread for UMBC instructors (UMBC login required to access). The video provides an overview of VoiceThread Assignment features.

VoiceThread Assignments Webinar Recording

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Creating a VoiceThread assignment

requires two steps: First, you must create the link and point values in Blackboard. Next, you must click through to VoiceThread using the link to select the type of VoiceThread assignment you want students to complete

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

STEP 1: Add a VoiceThread link to

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your Blackboard course.

  1. Log into Blackboard and access your Blackboard course.

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  1.   Select the instructions below for adding a VoiceThread link in a Blackboard original or a Blackboard Ultra course.

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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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  2. Choose Content Market.

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  2. Scroll down the list of available tools to the end where VoiceThread is located.

Click the (+) in the lower right corner of the VoiceThread Activity to add it to your course.
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  • Click on the overflow menu (...) on the far right of the VoiceThread.
    • Click EDIT to modify the VoiceThread settings in the Ultra course.
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    Click on the title of the VoiceThread to rename it. Add a brief description to provide context or instructions to the students.
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    Check the box for "Create gradebook entry for this item"
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  • Set a due date for the VoiceThread assignment. If you do not want a due date, please see this FAQ → How do I set an Ultra test or assignment without a due date?
  • Set the point value for the VoiceThread assignment.
    • Choose a category from the available list. You can also create a new category in the Ultra gradebook and assign it here later.
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  • Set the activity so it is visible to students.
  • Click SAVE.

    • STEP 2: After you have added VoiceThread to your course, you’ll need to decide what you want students to see when they click on that link.

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    • Create a VoiceThread to submit for a grade.
    • Comment on a VoiceThread you have created. Note: Private comments do not count.
    • Watch a VoiceThread from start to finish.

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    1. Select VoiceThread.

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    2. The VoiceThread Setup window will launch.

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    1. Select a content area from your course menu. 

    2. Click on Build Content from the menu.

    3. Select VoiceThread from the menu.

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    4. The VoiceThread Setup window will launch.

    STEP 2: Configure Your Activity

    Follow the guidance provided by VoiceThread based on the activity type:

    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 student resources:

    STEP 5: Grade Student Submissions