Loyola Support Documentation

How do I select a view for the VoiceThread tool?

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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:

• Course View directs the user to all of the VoiceThreads shared with the course.
• Individual VT directs the user to a single VoiceThread.
• VT Home Page directs the user to their VoiceThread Home Page.
• 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.  

How do I create a VoiceThread Assignment using Assignment Builder?

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Add VoiceThread to the site either by adding the VoiceThread tool to the site Tools menu or by adding a VoiceThread learning app link in Lessons.

How do I give specific students different time or date settings for an assessment?

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Some students in your class may need different assessment settings from others. For example, a student could require extra time on a timed assessment. The Exceptions to Time Limit and Delivery Date settings allow instructors to create exceptions for specific students, without having to create separate copies of the assessment.

How do I grade a VoiceThread Assignment?

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Each assignment type in the VoiceThread Assignment Builder has a different grading interface. View the VoiceThread tutorial below to see the different ways to grade a VoiceThread assignment.

How do students complete a VoiceThread assignment?

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A VoiceThread assignment created in the VoiceThread Assignment Builder will provide clear prompts and details as to what is required for the assignment to be completed.

How do I take a test or quiz in Respondus LockDown Browser?

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When you attempt to take a LockDown Browser required assessment from a standard web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, or Safari), you will be directed to install it on your device. If you have already installed LockDown Browser, the following guide will walk through the steps to use it.

How do I share a VoiceThread?

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Regardless of how VoiceThread is accessed (e.g., through a Sakai course, the mobile app, or the VoiceThread website), threads are private by default. They may be shared securely with a group or shared via URL or embed code.

How do I access a VoiceThread through Sakai?

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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.