What is VoiceThread?
VoiceThread is a web-based app that can be used in Canvas that allows you to place collections of media (images, videos, documents, and presentations) at the center of an asynchronous conversation. A VoiceThread assignment allows people to have create presentations and comment on media using any type of text, a microphone, a webcam, a smartphone, or an uploaded audio file.
External Resources
Accessibility & Privacy
If using this tool, including the following links in your course help meet Quality Matters (QM) Standards 6.4 and 8.6, respectively:
Additional Information
At a Glance
person Availability: Students, Faculty, Staff
paid Cost: Free to PSU
smartphone Mobile App: Yes
web Canvas Integration: Yes
dvr Supported Technologies: Computer, Mobile device, Webcam, Microphone, Internet
alarm Learning Curve: 30 mins - 1 hr
Practical Applications
Pedagogical Goals:
- Create a Classroom Community
- Disseminate Info / Deliver Content
- Have Asynchronous Conversations
- Increase Student Participation
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![VoiceThread-ExampleInEDUC-P2P A demo of Voicethread, showing a map slide with various student profile photos on the left for comments left.](https://pathwaystopedagogy.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VoiceThread-ExampleInEDUC-P2P-150x150.png)