
VoiceThread
A collaborative, interactive slide presentation tool
Overview
VoiceThread is a widely used tool at the UMN that allows instructors and/or students to create, share, and comment on images, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, videos, audio files, documents, and PDFs, using a microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.
Highlights
- Collaborative comments and peer response capabilities
- Group narration and editing
- Easy updating of slide visuals or narration by individual slide
- Integrated with Canvas
Getting Started
Integration into Canvas
This tool has been integrated, or requested for integration, into Canvas. Learn more about Learning Tools for Canvas.
Date(s) Requested
Review Phase
Past phase: Initial Review
Past phase: Technical Review
Past phase: Initial Review
Past phase: Integration Underway
Current phase: Integrated
Tool is integrated into Canvas
Requested by
- Systemwide
Common Use(s)
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Content
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Intended Audience
Students
Instructors
Researchers
Staff & Departments
Health Sciences Affiliates
IT Staff and Partners
Cost
University-funded: no charge.