Creating a new VoiceThread

This tutorial will show you how to create a new VoiceThread with media uploads.

1. Start a new VoiceThread

Type humboldt.voicethread.com or open this URL into your browser, then click Enter.

Image of Humboldt State University voice thread website. https://humboldt.voicethread.com

If you are already logged in to myHumboldt, then you will automatically be logged in to VoiceThread

Click Create.

VoiceThread Create Button highlighted

2. Add content

This will be in the form of media files which can include: PDF, PowerPoint, Audio Recording, Webcam photos, Webcam videos, images, etc.

VoiceThread add Media button highlighted, browse or drop files.

Type a title for your VoiceThread, then click Save.

VoiceThread settings, Title and Description tab with an arrow pointing at Title.

3. Add a comment

Click Comment.

VoiceThread Comment highlighted

Then, click on the + comment button located on the bottom of the VoiceThread

VoiceThread with the comment options highlighted

4. Choose the type of comment

The numbers in this picture correspond with the type of comments listed below. Please click on the types of comments to see how to leave that type of comment.

VoiceThread has five options to leave a comment
4.1. Text comment
  1. Click ABC
  2. Type your comment
  3. Click Save
4.2. Audio from a telephone
  1. Click the telephone icon
  2. Enter your 10-diget phone number (Numbers only! No spaces or dashes)
  3. Click Call me
  4. When your phone rings, answer it and record your comment after the beep
  5. Hang up to save your comment
4.3. Audio from a microphone
  1. Click the microphone icon
  2. Click Allow on the Flash Player permissions box
  3. After the countdown, begin recording your audio comment
  4. Click Stop Recording when you are finished recording your comment
  5. Click Save if you are satisfied with your audio, or click Cancel to record a new audio
4.4. Video from a webcam
  1. Click the video icon
  2. Click Allow on the Flash Player permissions box
  3. After the countdown, begin recording your video comment
  4. Click Stop Recording when you are finished recording your comment
  5. Click Save if you are satisfied with your audio, or click Cancel to record a new video
4.5. Upload an external video or audio file
  1. Click the upload icon
  2. Browse for the video or audio file you wish to upload, select it, and click Enter
  3. Wait for your file to upload, then click OK

5. When finished, exit the VoiceThread and share

Click X

VoiceThread X button.

Click Share

VoiceThread share button

Choose the Class you would like to share this VoiceThread with.

VoiceThread image of sharing options with the share button highlighted at the bottom of the window.

Article Summary

You have successfully created a new VoiceThread and shared it with your class.

Need more assistance? Please refer to this help guides from VoiceThread:

Creating a new VoiceThread and How to comment in VoiceThread.