VoiceThread for SPS Students – SPS Faculty Community Site

What is VoiceThread?

Review the VoiceThread at SPS page for more on this question.

On this page you’ll find:

Student Technical Support
Getting Started with VoiceThread
Completing a VoiceThread Assignment in Blackboard
VT Mobile App Support
System Requirements
Troubleshooting

Student Technical Support

SPS Students may email: support@voicethread.com for technical help. Check the VT Support FAQ page for the most common help questions.

Getting Started with VoiceThread

Here is a breakdown of all the buttons in the VT interface
How to listen and view comments
How to leave a comment
How to reply to an existing comment

Completing a VoiceThread Assignment in Blackboard

Submitting a Create Assignment: where you create your own presentation
Submitting a Comment Assignment: where you comment on the instructor’s presentation
Submitting a Watch Assignment: where you watch a presentation from your instructor

VoiceThread Mobile App Support

Are you using the Mobile App? Here are guides on how to use VT Mobile.

System Requirements

Here are the browser requirements for using VoiceThread. You must have 3rd Party Cookies Enabled on your browser.
See the VoiceThread Universal site for a version that works with screen readers.

Troubleshooting

Be sure to check the system requirements above. If you meet these requirements and have 3^rd party cookies enabled, it often helps to clear your browser cache, then quit and restart your browser.

Here are some tips if you are having Issues Recording Audio/Video
Here is a full list of trouble shooting issues

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24	25	26 Panopto for SPS Facu… Panopto for SPS Faculty September 26, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom Creating video content just got a whole lot easier! Whether you need to record a welcome message, a lecture, or a recorded announcement for your class, Panopto, the SPS video platform integrated into Blackboard, can make it happen in a few clicks. Participants will learn how to access Panopto and its features through Blackboard, focusing on a workflow to create, organize, and publish your video content. Special attention will be paid to viewing permissions, sharing content between courses, and captioning. Join us to boost your video skills! Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 11:00am Register Here See more details •	27 ePortfolio for SPS F… ePortfolio for SPS Faculty: An Introduction September 27, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zoom If this is the first time you are using Digication’s ePortfolio in your course or you need a quick refresher, this workshop will help both new and existing faculty get acquainted with ePortfolio. We will discuss the current practice of using ePortfolio at CUNY SPS, navigate through the tool in a course site, review the responsibilities of instructors when using ePortfolio, and showcase the various support resources available for both students and instructors. There will also be time to answer any questions you might have about ePortfolios at CUNY SPS. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 3:00pm Register Here See more details •	28 Anthology Ally: An I… Anthology Ally: An Introduction September 28, 2023 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Zoom Learn how Anthology Ally can increase access and improve the overall learning experience in your course by providing choice and flexibility for how students consume content and access media. We will cover both alternative file formats and the accessibility gauge features that are now available to all in your courses and the support Anthology Ally provides in addressing any areas where accessibility can be improved, often very quickly! Thursday, Sept. 28 at 1:30pm Register Here See more details •	29 A Cut Above: Making … A Cut Above: Making Your Videos More Professional September 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Zoom Learn simple steps to present yourself on video to enhance your connection with your students by looking more professional. Nowadays, we have multiple opportunities to be on camera for synchronous virtual meetings or recording content for our classes. Having your students see and hear you builds rapport and sparks excitement for learning. No matter if you’re trying this for the first time or have been creating media for a while, this session we’ll give you a set of guides to make your videos look more professional. Friday, Sept, 29 at 11:00am Register Here See more details What is AI and What … What is AI and What Can it Do? September 29, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-ai-and-what-can-it-do-tickets-713864988397?aff=oddtdtcreator TEACHING MATTERS: Session 1: Friday, September 29 (11a-12p) What is AI and What Can it Do? In this introductory session, we will discuss what AI is and what it can do, while also discussing our concerns and challenges. The session is designed to deepen our understandings of current and possible future landscapes of AI. Topics include: What is Generative AI and what can it do? What are prevalent concerns about AI in educational settings? What are possible positive impacts of AI? Register Here See more details • •	30