VoiceThread Assignments Changes 2

VoiceThreads is updating their assignments, and though we haven’t turned this on for the whole campus here’s a little more information about the updates.

A video about the new VoiceThread Asssignment tool

A video about the new VoiceThread Assignment tool

New assignments are here! We’ve been hard at work collecting your feedback and building a new system to make VoiceThread assignments cleaner, smarter, and more powerful.

What’s new?
Too much to list here! Some highlights are:

A streamlined interface
More control for instructors
Editable assignments
A “student gallery” so students can easily see classmates’ VoiceThreads
Better feedback for students

Getting Started

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If you are using VoiceThread in your Learning Management System, you can start using new assignments in your courses right away. Turn it on for some courses and leave it off for others until you feel comfortable.

If you are a VT administrator, you can require all courses to remain on the old version of assignments or move everyone to the new version immediately instead. You have full control over when and how your institution
updates.

Is there any interruption?
Absolutely not! All of your older assignments will continue to work seamlessly, so you don’t need to rebuild anything or warn your students about an interruption. There is no down time as you transition, and no back-end technical work is required.

Do I have to use new assignments?
Not yet. You can start exploring and using new assignments today, but it is optional for now. You have until June 30, 2021 to migrate at your own speed, and then all remaining courses will be updated automatically.

Where can I get more training?
Join us for one of our live walkthroughs! Workshops are open to everyone, and each one will be recorded so you can watch it on demand later.

October 28 at 1:00pm ET
November 4 at 3:00pm ET