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.
Select VoiceThread to Share.
In VoiceThread, locate thread you'd like to share and select the three dots icon on the bottom right corner.
Select the Share (i.e., arrow) icon.
Once the menu appears, select the share icon to view sharing options.
Select a contact, group, or course from the share menu
Choose whether to share securely with a contact, a group, or a course.
Select a contact, group, or course.
Select a specific contact, group, or course from the list.
Tip: If you do not see your course (or group) appear as an option in the secure sharing menu, you may need to authenticate your VoiceThread account within that Sakai site. See How do I authenticate my VoiceThread account with a Sakai site?
Configure permissions and select save.
- Configure permissions for your thread. By default, users can view and comment on the thread once shared. Toggle on/off permissions as desired to allow others to view, comment, and/or edit your thread. Enabled permissions appear in green; disabled permissions appear in black.
- Check the checkbox to notify users by email. (Optional)
- Select Save.
A success message confirms that your thread was securely shared.
Note: Basic sharing does not allow other users to edit your VoiceThread. If you'd like to give other users the option to edit your thread, use secure sharing instead.
Select person or embed code icon.
1. Use this option to share via link
2. Use this option to share via embed code.
Share via URL.
Configure permissions and copy link.
- Configure permissions for your thread. Check or uncheck permissions as desired to allow others to view and, optionally, comment on your thread.
- Select Copy Link to copy the thread's URL. This URL may be pasted from your clipboard to share on a Sakai Lessons page, via email, etc.
Share via embed code.
Select Embed.
From the basic sharing window, select the Embed icon.
Configure permissions and copy embed code.
- Configure permissions for your thread. By default, users can view and comment on the thread once shared. Check or uncheck permissions as desired to allow others to view and, optionally, comment on your thread.
- Use the dropdown menu to choose preset dimensions, or type in the text fields to manually adjust the height and width of your embedded thread.
- Select Copy Embed Code to copy the thread's embed code. This embed code may be pasted from your clipboard to share on a Sakai Lessons page, a public website, etc.