June 2025 Updates

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Integrated Technologies Updates

Sunsetting VoiceThread

FeedbackFruits Available in All Course Sites

Integrated Technologies Updates

Sunsetting VoiceThread

The University of Arizona’s VoiceThread contract expires August 24, 2025, and will not be renewed (as previously communicated to VoiceThread users in October and April).

Key Dates & Actions:

August 13, 2025:

VoiceThread Features Ending August 24, 2025:

  • LMS integration (Brightspace/D2L)
  • Single sign-on capabilities
  • Automatic account creation & roster syncing
  • Assignment Builder & grading features
  • Automatic closed captioning
  • Campus tech support
  • Custom domain & homepage

FeedbackFruits Available in All Course Sites

Beginning July 1, 2025, the full suite of FeedbackFruits (opens in new tab) tools will be available in all Brightspace course sites. FeedbackFruits helps educators build and scale custom learning experiences that promote collaboration and engagement and streamline feedback and assessment.

After July 1, FeedbackFruits will be available by default in both new and existing course sites. If you would like to begin using FeedbackFruits before July 1, please submit a request (opens in new tab) to have it activated.