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VoiceThread: Commenting Quick Guide Revised: Fall 2011 Once you’ve uploaded and organized the content in your VoiceThread, you are ready to start commenting! There are several different options for commenting on a VoiceThread. These include; telephone (audio), webcam (video/audio), microphone (audio), typed comments (no audio/video), and uploading pre-recorded comment (audio only). Any of these comments are acceptable, however; video and audio tend to be more engaging and easier to follow. This document will only highlight how to use audio, video, and text commenting. To learn about the other options available, visit; VoiceThread Support page Step 1: Comment on a VoiceThread Open the desired VoiceThread, navigate to the slide you want to comment on, and select one of the “comment” tools 1 2 3 4 5 1. Via your Cellphone (Audio only) – requires “credits” to do so 2. Via your Webcam (Integrated Audio and Video) 3. Via your Microphone (Audio only) 4. Type in your text comments (No Audio/Video) 5. Upload a pre-recorded comment (Audio only) Video (#2) The first time that you insert an video comment, you will be asked to give VoiceThread access to your webcam. Select, Audio (#3) The first time that you insert an audio comment, you will be asked to give VoiceThread access to your microphone. Select, Text (#4) While audio comments are generally far more engaging than text comments, many teachers and students feel uncomfortable recording their own voices! If your webcam is functioning properly, the video you are recording should appear in a white bubble on the side of the VoiceThread page (slide). Your recorded comment will then be played back for your approval. If you are satisfied with its quality, select If you’d like to re‐record, select When you click save, the comment will appear on the sidebar and your video will play on the left. When you are finished recording your audio comment, select Your recorded comment will then be played back for your approval. If you are satisfied with its quality, select If you’d like to re‐record, select Each new comment is identified by an icon in the sidebar of the image. For these users, text comments may be more appropriate. To add a text comment, select Type from the commenting toolbar at the bottom of each image. A speech bubble will appear above the icon representing the identity of the commenter (you!). Begin typing a written comment into the speech bubble and then select Your comment will automatically be added to the image—and your icon will appear in the sidebar. Additional Information • To learn how to “doodle” on the VoiceThread slides, visit http://VoiceThread.com/share/711/. • To learn about “comment moderation,” visit http://VoiceThread.com/share/718/. Contact Sam Harris Learning Design & Technology sharris@maryville.edu (314) 529-9316
VoiceThread: Sharing Quick Guide Revised: Fall 2011 By now, you should have uploaded content and commented on your VoiceThread. The next step is to share it with others! However; remember to first “save” the VoiceThread. To save your VoiceThread, you need to give it a title (see the “VoiceThread-Adding Content” for details). Once you give it a title, it will automatically be saved under the “my voice” tab. Step 1: Edit Share Settings While in the “Create” tab, in the lower left hand part of the screen, there are four buttons that allow you to control playback and access to your VoiceThread: Click “Playback Options” to reveal the available options for HOW the VoiceThread is viewed. Click “Publishing Options” to control WHO can view, comment and otherwise control your presentation, as shown at left. Remember VoiceThreads are private by default, so you need to change these settings! Step 2: Share with Other ! Once you have specified your preferred Playback and Publishing options, you are ready to share your VoiceThread. If you have just completed editing the VoiceThread, click Step 3: Share. Otherwise, if you are returning to your VoiceThread after having saved it, go to the MyVoice tab, and then click the little gear shift above the word Menu for that presentation. It will reveal these options. Click Share. See below for ways to share your VoiceThread. Share URL Once you click Share, you will see Click here to copy the URL for this VoiceThread. IMPORTANT!! Never copy the URL from the address bar in your browser. You must use the “get a link” button, otherwise this will not work! Share Exclusively You have the option to share your VoiceThread exclusively with any individual, so long as they have an email address. VoiceThread will even send them an invite to participate. To do this, under “Step 3: Share,” select “add +” to add the contact information. When finished choose “send invite.” Embed into D2L To learn how to obtain the embed code, visit; http://VoiceThread.com/share/805/ You can then copy this embed code, and place the VoiceThread into D2L content, discussion boards, news items by using the “insert stuff” tool, and selecting “enter embed code.” Contact Sam Harris Learning Design & Technology sharris@maryville.edu (314) 529-9316
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