Comment on a VoiceThread
Note
In the New VoiceThread, there is a new option called "Use one conversation". This option allows you to force all comments to move to the first slide in the presentation. For instance, if the commenter left a comment on slide 3 of a presentation, the comment would only appear on the first slide. Upon selecting that commenter's comment, you will be taken to the 3rd slide to hear or see their comment.
Visit the Use One Conversation article for more information.
There are 4 options for making a comment on a VoiceThread. Each option can be accessed by selecting the plus sign (+) button in the bottom left of the VoiceThread to make a comment. Selecting the plus sign (+) button will open the VoiceThread Comment Fan to reveal the different commenting methods. Each icon corresponds with a different commenting method, outlined below.
Comment via Text
Step 1
Select the plus sign (+) icon to open the Comment Fan.
Step 2
Select the T icon from the Comment Fan.
Step 3
You will be prompted with a pop-up window. Type your comment in the textbox.
Step 4
Select Save to upload your comment.
Note
In the Conversation Channel, you will see your comment is represented by your profile photo or initials. Select your text comment in the conversation channel to edit, delete, or reply to the comment and increase or decrease the text size using the toolbar at the bottom of the comment.
Comment via Audio
Note
You may need to grant access to your camera and microphone in your browser.
Step 1
Select the microphone icon from the Comment Fan.
Step 2
Select Allow at the webcam and microphone permissions prompt in your browser if you see one.
Step 3
When you are done recording, select the Stop Recording button.
Step 4
After the uploading prompt, VoiceThread will play the comment back to you for review. If you’re satisfied with the comment, select Save.
Note
Using the Record More button in the bottom right corner, you can append to your recording before committing it to the VoiceThread.
Comment via Video
Note
You may need to grant access to your camera and microphone in your browser.
Step 1
Select the video camera icon.
Step 2
Select Allow at the webcam and microphone permissions prompt in your browser if you see one.
Step 3
When you are done recording, select the Stop Recording button.
Step 4
After the uploading prompt, VoiceThread will play the comment back to you for review. If you’re satisfied with the comment, select Save.
Note
Using the Record More button in the bottom right corner, you can append to your recording before committing it to the VoiceThread.
Comment via Upload
Step 1
Upload a comment from your computer by selecting the upload icon.
Step 2
A file selection window will open, allowing you to browse for the video or audio file you wish to upload, and select it.
Step 3
Wait for the file to finish processing. The upload has finished when the spinning wheel over your profile image or initials in the Conversation Channel disappears.
Note
The upload feature accepts most MP4, QuickTime, WMV, or AVI videos. Audio files must be in MP3 or WAV format.