How do I select a view for the VoiceThread tool?

Updated on Sep 10, 2025

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.

Any addition of the VoiceThread tool in a Sakai site will prompt selection of a view, as in the view that the user will see when selecting that VoiceThread link.

Select one of the following views for that specific VoiceThread link:

Assignment Builder directs the user to a specific VoiceThread assignment. For instructors, the VoiceThread Assignment will require setup. For students, selecting a link to a VoiceThread Assignment will allow for assignment completion.
Individual VT directs the user to a single VoiceThread.
Course View directs the user to all of the VoiceThreads shared with the course.
VT Home Page directs the user to their VoiceThread Home Page.

Selecting a view button will direct to a respective workflow to set up the view.

Select Assignment Builder.

Select the Assignment Builder option to create an assignment in VoiceThread.

Select assignment type.

Select an option for the type of assignment:

Create - Students must create a VoiceThread.
Comment - Students must comment on a VoiceThread of your choice.
Watch - Students must watch a VoiceThread you select.
Reconnect Previous Assignment - If you previously created an assignment, you can reconnect it here.

For more information on VoiceThread Assignments, please see How do I create a VoiceThread Assignment using Assignment Builder?

Select and set up Individual VoiceThread.

To set the view to direct to an individual VoiceThread, select the button Individual VoiceThread.

Select an individual VoiceThread for the view.

When setting up Individual VoiceThread view, there are two options from which to choose (numbering corresponds to the subsequent image):

1. Create new VoiceThread. Select the Create new VoiceThread button to set the view to a new VoiceThread (you will be prompted with the create workflow upon selection).

2. Select an existing VoiceThread. Choose a VoiceThread from your list of available VoiceThreads.

Select an Existing VoiceThread and choose Continue

Select an existing VoiceThread from the list and select the Continue button at the bottom of the page.

In this screen there are many options available to you (each corresponding to number above):

1. Choose this option to Edit Thread Details or Copy the VoiceThread.

2. Share - Use this button to configure share settings.

3. Add Media - Select this button to add more content to the VoiceThread.

4. Use these controls to edit, update, change the order, or remove individual slides in the VoiceThread.

Select Continue

When finished, select Continue.

Preview your VoiceThread

In the next screen, you can preview your VoiceThread as well as make comments and other edits using the menu at the top right corner of the screen.

Select Continue

When finished, select Continue.

Select Comment Types

On the next screen, you can configure Comment, Playback, and Permissions for your students. When finished with your setup, select Publish at the bottom of the page.