Loyola Support Documentation

How do I access a VoiceThread through Sakai?

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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.

VoiceThread videos can be shared in a variety of ways in Sakai. They can be shared through the VoiceThread tool in the Tool Menu, embedded or linked on the Lessons tool, or linked through the Resources tool.

Access VoiceThread videos through the VoiceThread tool.

You can access sessions for a site by selecting the VoiceThread tool from the site's Tool Menu.

Access VoiceThread video through the Lessons tool.

Select the Lessons tool from the site's Tool Menu. 

Note: If you are prompted to sign in, you must authenticate your account with this site in Sakai. Please see How do I authenticate my VoiceThread account with a Sakai site? for instructions.

Play an embedded session.

Embedded voicethread

Select the play icon on the thumbnail. The VoiceThread will begin to play directly on the Lessons page.

Play a linked session.

voicethread linked session

Select the link. The VoiceThread will open in a new browser tab and begin to play.

Access a VoiceThread video through the Resources tool.

Select Resources.

Resources

Select the Resources tool in the site's Tool Menu.

Play a linked session.

linked session

Select the link. The VoiceThread will open in a new browser tab and begin to play.

Note: If you are prompted to request access to a session, you must authenticate your account with this site in Sakai. For instructions, please see How do I authenticate my VoiceThread account with a Sakai site?

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