The directions below reference the new VoiceThread interface ( legacy interface will be available until Summer 2024). To switch to the new VoiceThread now, follow these steps.
There are two ways to add VoiceThread to your Sakai course site:
- Add VoiceThread in a Lessons Page
- Add VoiceThread in the Tool Menu
When deciding which method to use, be sure to consider how you want to use VoiceThread in your course.
Navigate to a Lessons Page
Select a Lessons page from the Tool Menu (To create a new Lessons page, see How do I create a new Lessons page?)
Choose Add Content
Select Add Content from the Menu at the top of the Lessons page.
Select Add Learning App
From the Add Content menu, select Add Learning App.
Select VoiceThread from menu
From the menu, select VoiceThread.
Choose an activity type.
Select the link (e.g. "VoiceThread Assignment") and choose a view (See How do I select a view for the VoiceThread tool?):
1. Assignment Builder - Create a VoiceThread assignment with four options (click here for more info on VT Assignments).
2. Individual VoiceThread - Display a single VoiceThread with this link.
3. Course View - A complete view of all VoiceThreads shared in this course.
4. VT Home Page - Link to the VoiceThread Homepage (for the user).
Select Site Info.
Select Site Info from the site's tool menu.
Select Manage Tools.
Select Manage Tools from the Actions Menu.
Select VoiceThread.
Scroll down the list of tools and check the checkbox for VoiceThread.
Select Continue.
Select Continue to apply changes.
Select Finish.
New tool added will be listed in red on a confirmation page. Confirm the addition of the VoiceThread tool by selecting Finish.
Select VoiceThread from Tool Menu
Navigate to the VoiceThread tool in your Sakai tool menu.
Choose an Activity Type
Select an activity type. For more information, see How do I select a view for the VoiceThread tool?