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Best Practices: Creating VoiceThread Slides

While importing media into VoiceThread is very simple, there are nuanced methods for doing it best. This page provides best practices related to creating slides and comments in your VoiceThread.

1. Importing PowerPoint or Keynote Slides into VoiceThread 2. Setting Up Your Slides 3. Making Your Comments

Importing PowerPoint or Keynote Slides into a VoiceThread While you can import a PowerPoint file (.ppt) directly into VoiceThread, we recommend that you do not do it that way. Doing the import directly from PowerPoint may cause your slides to scale incorrectly, especially if you have images or illustrations in your slides.

Two Best Ways to Convert

• Save PowerPoint as a .pdf and then import the .pdf into VoiceThread
• Save PowerPoint as a series of jpeg images and then import the jpeg images into Voicethread

1. Save as PDF and then import to VoiceThread Both methods are better than importing a .ppt file directly, however, you will have to experiment a bit in order to determine which is best for you. We recommend trying this path:

• Save your .ppt file as a .pdf and then import it into VoiceThread.
• From one pdf, each slide of your PowerPoint will import as separate slides in your VoiceThread in one easy step.
• Be sure to view each slide to ensure it imported as expected.

2. Save slides as JPEG then import to VoiceThread Occasionally, you may have slides with illustrations or images on them that do not come in particularly well even importing the .pdf version. When this occurs, try the ‘Save As JPEG’ feature in PowerPoint.

• Save your .ppt file slides as JPEG formatted images (using the ‘Save As’ dropdown in PowerPoint).
• Each slide in your PowerPoint will save as a JPEG file. In this case, you would need to import each slide one at a time. This is why we recommend trying .pdf method first; it’s quicker to import the entire presentation.

Using either of these two methods, you will notice that your PowerPoint slides come in much clearer and crisper than the direct .ppt import into VoiceThread.

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Setting Up Your VoiceThread Slides

• Be sure to give your VoiceThread a title. This will help manage your VoiceThreads as you create more of them in the future.
• Give each slide a title . Again, this helps with organization as your VoiceThread content expands.

Making Your Comments

• Make comments one slide at a time.
• Only use multi-slide commenting to compare and contrast slides.

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VoiceThread: Best Tips and Tricks For Teaching

Use VoiceThread to make presentations more interactive and learning more involving

The best VoiceThread tips and tricks for teaching take the already impressively feature rich presentation platform and make it even better for teachers and students.

While VoiceThread does a great job of incorporating rich media both for presenting and for feedback, there are great ways in which other teachers are already using this platform to help engagement in the classroom and for remote learning.

VoiceThread lets teachers create presentations with audio and video notes that students can respond to also using audio, video, doodling, and more. The key is to use these interactions intelligently to maximize the learning.

So read on to make sure you and your students get the most out of this with the best VoiceThread tips and tricks for teaching.

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Require voice or video with VoiceThread

VoiceThread allows you to comment on slides using voice, video, or text. You will likely find that most students will opt for written responses as they're the best for remaining as hidden as possible. However, it is possible to require video or voice.

By making voice or video a requirement, it helps to better engage students so they feel a part of the subject. It also allows teachers to see the way the students feel about certain areas – ideal if you spot something that excites a lot of the class, which you can then expand on.

Start using VoiceThread with an icebreaker

While VoiceThread might seem like an easy-to-use and unthreatening platform to you as a teacher, a student may find it intimidating at first. The requirement to give their opinion on video or in voice format, which is recorded potentially for the class to see, could be daunting.

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Lessen the fear by starting off with a low-risk icebreaker. For example, suggest something that is easy to give an opinion on and that won't have them worried about the responses of others. Perhaps a mutual topic of interest in the school, from the news or even from the local community, could be a good way to start introducing VoiceThread.

Use VoiceThread groups for classes

VoiceThread lets you create groups that act as virtual classrooms. These are really valuable as once each is setup, students can easily join with access to only the VoiceThreads that you've shared in that group. This is secure but also makes for a great way to organize your various classes and even sub-groups within those classes.

Create a Group in settings, which is for paying users only, then paste the "innovation link" inside your virtual class, be it on Google Classroom or wherever, so when your students click they immediately register for VoiceThread and join the group all at once.

Use VoiceThread Universal if needed

VoiceThread is a very capable and widely accessible platform but it is primarily not built for everyone. Those who are less able to see may want to use full screen readers to navigate the web and VoiceThread won't support that.

VoiceThread Universal is built for this issue as it is able to work with HTML so that students and teachers who need it can use the full screen version.

Take VoiceThread mobile

VoiceThread uses a super simple interface with a clear "plus" icon selection to comment and create. Thanks to this, it lends itself well to mobile use. Encourage your students to download the VoiceThread app so they can use it on their smartphones anywhere.

The VoiceThread app frees students to work on their own devices and comment as and when they need. Since it involves video and voice recording, many students may be more comfortable and capable using the device they're used to.

Use VoiceThread for discussion

VoiceThread is useful for commenting directly, and as a discussion tool in the class, it can be used as a jump-off point. Collate students' responses to a question and then have that sectionalized for the lesson. If it were math, for example, you could have right, wrong, and those with more depth; for language, it could be those that have similar opinions and those opposing. However you organize the responses, it can act as a great discussion point in the classroom.

You could even use a dedicated debate platform such as Parlay to make the discussion more structured and digitized.

Use VoiceThread transcripts

If you find yourself using voice notes a lot for comments, this may be fine for some students but not for all. To make sure these are accessible to all it's a good idea to turn on transcription, which will automatically offer the text too.

This will take your voice recording and automatically offer the text along with that so all students have access. It is also ideal for those students who prefer to read along privately, perhaps when in a nonprivate space and without headphones. 

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Using VoiceThread to Record Narration Over Slides

This guide summarizes a solution for instructors who need a tool to allow them to record narration over a PowerPoint presentation. This approach is ideal if you were planning to present slides in your face-to-face course. 

To use VoiceThread, you need access to Blackboard, and a microphone of some kind (e.g. integrated into your computer or a headset) or a telephone. If you want to capture webcam video as part of your recording, you will of course need a webcam.

Here are the steps to create a recording with VoiceThread

These instructions are slightly different for Blackboard Original courses and Blackboard Ultra courses.

Blackboard Original Courses

• Login to Blackboard and access a specific course
• Click on a content area in your course menu, such as Content
• From the Build Menu , choose Build Content , then VoiceThread
• Provide a Title and Description (as needed) and click Submit
• You should now see the VoiceThread link
• Click the link you just created
• Choose Individual VT  from the configuration menu
• Click the grey Create new VoiceThread  on the top left of the screen
• From your computer, drag your PowerPoint presentation to the Add Media  area (or click the plus sign, then My Computer to browse for your presentation)
• Enter a Title and Description for your VoiceThread video
• Wait while the presentation processes, this could take between 1 and 5 minutes depending on the size of the presentation
• Once the presentation is processed you will see that each slide is displayed separately.  Click the Comment  button at the top of the window to open the presentation.
• For any slide that you want to add audio, click the comment bubble at the center of the timeline and choose the microphone icon to begin recording (or use the telephone icon to record via your telephone if you do not have a microphone)  
• When you finish your audio for that slide, you can either click the next slide arrow and keep recording or click the Stop Recording  link 
• Once you are finished recording audio, click Stop Recording , then Save
• Click the grey X at the top right to return to the share window 
• Click the blue Share with class  button then the next Share with class  button.

The video will begin processing, and captions will be added automatically when they are ready.

You can click the Return to Course link and close the tab to return to your course Depending on the length of the video, you can return to the course and click the link to preview the video. This is the same view students will experience.

Blackboard Ultra Courses

• Click the plus icon to add content and choose  Content Market
• Click the plus icon in the lower right corner of the VoiceThread tile

You can click the Return to Course link and close the tab to return to your course

Depending on the length of the video, you can return to the course and click the link to preview the video. This is the same view students will experience.

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What can you do with VoiceThread?

VoiceThread is a cloud-based tool for creating, sharing and commenting on presentations. When you create a VoiceThread, you can include video, audio, and uploaded media such as PowerPoint slides and PDFs and more. Both instructors and students can create VoiceThreads. Examples of VoiceThreads include:

• Uploading a PowerPoint presentation (or other media) and adding audio via the commenting feature. You can also use the drawing tool to mark up your content as you comment.
• Audio can be input via microphone, webcam or even by phone. Drawing tools are also available to create markup during the presentation. An instructor or student could create a presentation this way and then either allow or not allow further comments by viewers
• Within the Blackboard interface there are a variety of ways a Voicethread can be used, including as a gradeable assignment (see below).
• Your UAS licensed Voicethread account will be associated with your email: [email protected]. Once you've created a Voicethread you can post a link to it in any of your courses. In addition to using VoiceThread within Blackboard you can create VoiceThreads to share elsewhere.
• VoiceThread can be an interactive alternative to traditional discussion boards.

Video Tutorials

John Ingman, instructional designer for the Sitka Campus and resident VoiceThread guru, developed the following series of trainings on VoiceThread:

• VoiceThread Tutorial 1  - Introduction to VoiceThread and how to use it
• VoiceThread Tutorial 2  - Using groups and secure sharing
• VoiceThread Tutorial 3  - Moderating comments, private and threaded replies, and copying
• VoiceThread Tutorial 4  - VoiceThread and Blackboard
• VoiceThread Tutorial 5  - Advanced skills

You can also view these  Tutorials from VoiceThread :

• Creating a VoiceThread
• How to Comment
• Commenting on a Video
• Sharing Your VoiceThread
• Comment Moderation

Examples and Inspiration

To see additional examples of VoiceThreads go to  www.voicethread.com  and click on "Browse" in the upper left. Examples are divided into categories including "Higher Education" which is further divided by subject. Some relevant examples:

• Bach and McCartney - Lecture Presentation
• Bone Density (commenting assignment)  

Using VoiceThread with Blackboard

View  a summary of how VoiceThread works through the Blackboard interface .

Using the VoiceThread UAS link within "Build Content" you will create a VoiceThread link then edit that to build the type of VoiceThread you want to include in your course.

There are four types of VoiceThread links that can be created using the Blackboard interface.

• Course View:  A link to all the VoiceThread associated with that course
• Individual VT : a link to just one VoiceThread, e.g., a specific lecture or presentation.
• Home :  Displays the full VoiceThread account of the person who clicks on the link: i.e., you’ll see your account, your students see their account
• Assignment Builder:  Allows you to create a gradeable assignment.  This may be assigning students to create a VoiceThread, assigning them to comment on a Voicethread, or assigning them to watch a VoiceThread from start to finish. (To see this option, you must set up grading and assign a point value when you first create the VoiceThread using the Blackboard tool.)

You can also go directly to VoiceThread and sign-on with your UA credentials at  uas.voicethread.com .  This allows you to create and share VoiceThreads, but does not allow you to create graded assignments.

Captioning VoiceThreads

You can add closed captioning to any video or audio slide, or to any video or audio comment. It can take up to 4 days for captioning to occur. The captions are machine-generated and will need editing, so allow time for captioning and editing. This  PDF document on Using Closed Captioning  includes instructions for:

• Viewing captions in VoiceThread
• How to add a caption to a slide or comment
• Editing captions

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Once a VoiceThread link has been added to a class, instructors can choose a display option for the link. These options depend on the purpose of the VoiceThread and the way that students will interact with it.

Create a VoiceThread for Discussion

• Create a VoiceThread for Student Presentations

Adjust Playback Settings

See the VoiceThread support page for videos on creating presentations.

If VoiceThread will be used for discussions, the display option to choose is Individual VT. When students select the VoiceThread link, they will see just this one VoiceThread, to which they will be able to add comments.

• After VoiceThread has been added to Content (see Adding VoiceThread ), select Individual VT .

Note: If the VoiceThread already exists, see Sharing a VoiceThread for information on re-populating a previously created VoiceThread.

• Select the type of media  to use for the start of the VoiceThread [A].
• Upload or record as needed based on the selection.

• Enter a title for the VoiceThread [A].
• (Optional) Add more media [B].

• Select the type of comment to add [A]. 

• Provide students with instructions for Adding Comments to a VoiceThread Discussion .

Use VoiceThread for Student Presentations

If VoiceThread will be used for class presentations, the display option to choose is Course View. This will show the collection of VoiceThreads that have been shared with the course. Anything that has not yet been explicitly shared with the course will not appear. (See Sharing a VoiceThread for more information.) Students will be able to add comments to individual presentations when selected.

• After VoiceThread has been added to Content (see Adding VoiceThread ), select Course View .
• When students use the VoiceThread link, they will be shown all of the VoiceThreads that have been added to the class or shared with the class.
• Provide students with the instructions for Creating a VoiceThread Presentation .
• From an individual VoiceThread, select the three dots  menu  [A].

• Change playback settings for a VoiceThread depending on its purpose:
• If the VoiceThread is being used for a discussion , leave the " Enable Threaded Commenting" box selected.
• If the VoiceThread is being used as a presentation , select the " Automatically advance to the next slide after __ seconds box" and enter a number in the text box. (This is the number of seconds between when the comment ends and the presentation advances to the next slide. For fast-moving presentations, it is recommended to enter 0.)
• If students should not be able to download the original presentation slides , de-select the " Allow others to download original media" .  This option allows students to download the PowerPoint file only, not any narrations.
• Select Save when done.

Note: Detailed information on each playback setting option is available on VoiceThread's website .

If a VoiceThread is created within a D2L class, it will automatically be shared with that class. For information on how to share a previously-created VoiceThread with a class, see Sharing a VoiceThread.

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How to Create a Narrated Presentation With Voice Over Using Visme

Written by: Nayomi Chibana

If you've ever taken weeks, even months, to painstakingly prepare for an important presentation, you know how useful it is to have a recording of your memorable delivery to share with others.

Here at Visme , we're excited to tell you that you can easily record your own voice over right within this online presentation design tool .

This allows you not only to create self-running presentations or stand-alone slide decks but also narrated software tutorials, audio presentations and visual stories with narration.

All of these can be easily shared across all social media platforms with just the click of a button or embedded into your own website or blog.

You can also repurpose written content into a narrated presentation, which is one of the best ways to make the most of every marketing dollar you spend. To learn more about repurposing, you can read our post on 11 smart ways to repurpose your content.

To get started, follow this simple step-by-step tutorial on how to create a narrated presentation in Visme by adding a voice over. We'll also help you learn how to add background music to your presentation to make it more dynamic and engaging.

Video: How to Make a Presentation in Visme

The video tutorial below will walk you through the process of creating a presentation in Visme. Keep scrolling for a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to create a narrated presentation.

1 Create a Visme Project

To create a slideshow with voiceover, you'll need to log in to your Visme account and create a new project. If you don't already have an account, you can easily create one here for free.

Enter your name, email and password to register. Once you're inside the dashboard, click on the "+ Create" button on the left-hand side of your screen.

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2 Choose a Presentation Template

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Click on the "Presentations" tab to view all the customizable templates inside Visme. Pick a presentation template that best fits your content and industry, and click on "Edit."

You can also choose to start with one of our presentation themes. Each theme is packed with hundreds of fully designed slides that you can mix-and-match for your own use.

3 Customize Your Slides

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Next, edit and design your presentation using all the graphic assets Visme has to offer, including icons, images, text and interactive elements such as video and maps.

Add charts, maps and data widgets to visualize boring numbers. You can also upload your own images and fonts or embed third-party content, such as surveys, quizzes and polls.

4 Click on Add Audio

Now, open the Media tab in the left-hand panel, and click on "Add Audio".

Visme offers dozens of free audio clips you can attach either to individual slides or set as background music for your entire presentation. If you've subscribed to a paid Visme Plan, you'll have access to all of the free audio files in the library.

To create your voice over slides, you can also upload your own audio file from a voice actor or record your voice over directly in Visme.

5 Attach an Audio File

To attach an audio file to the current slide, click on the gear icon next to it and select "Attach to Current Slide". You can preview each clip by clicking on the Play button next to it.

If you decide to choose another file or want to remove an audio clip from a slide, you can detach it by clicking on the gear again and selecting "Detach."

6 Record Your Voice Over

Here’s how to do a presentation with voice over using Visme.

Record your own audio by clicking on the "Record" option to the top right of the "Add Audio" tab. Once chosen, you will see a red record button appear below your slide.

To start recording your own narration within Visme, simply click on the red button and speak into your microphone. Make sure your microphone is working properly before recording.

You can preview your recording before saving it to the library by clicking on the Play button. Once you're satisfied with your recording, click on "Save to Library."

Your audio will automatically be converted to MP3 format, added to your Audio Library and attached to your current slide. You can then rename it by double clicking on the file name or detach it from the slide by clicking on the gear and selecting "Detach."

7 Customize Audio Settings

If you’re looking to make an audio presentation, the process is super easy. After adding your video to the library, you can customize how it is played.

To customize the way your audio presentation is played, simply click on "Audio Settings" at the top. You'll see options at the bottom to trim your clip or adjust more settings by clicking on the gear icon.

In Visme, you can also customize the time your audio takes to fade in and out. For example, if you want your audio to quickly fade in at the beginning, you can set it for 1 second. Or, if you want your audio to slowly fade out, you can set it for 3 or 4 seconds.

Also, you can set the time at which your audio will begin. If you want your narration to start 5 seconds into your presentation, you type in a value of 5 in the "Start Playing After" setting.

You can also reduce or increase the volume of your audio by inputting any value up to 100%. Finally, you can have the audio loop automatically by enabling the "Loop Audio" setting.

The advantage of having the option to tweak the settings for each individual audio track is that it allows you to customize it according to the content presented on each slide. For example, for slides with long animations, you might want to enable the "Loop Audio" setting.

8 Preview Your Audio

To see if your audio narration or voice over is effectively complementing your visuals, select the "Present" option at the top-right corner of the screen to preview your slides.

9 Add Background Music

Along with your audio narration, you can add background music to your presentation.

Click on "Share" at the top of your screen and select "Advanced Settings" at the bottom-right of the window. Click on the "Sound" tab and then enable the "Background Music" setting.

Here, you'll be able to select your uploaded or recorded audio file from the drop-down menu or choose one of the free audio clips from the library.

10 Publish Your Project

Once you're satisfied with your voice over, you can share your presentation with the world by clicking on the "Share" button at the top and then choosing one of the three options below:

• Publish for Web:  This will publish your Visme project on the web and generate a shareable link, which will enable anyone on the internet to find and access your presentation.
• Share Privately:  This will generate a private link to your Visme project that you can share with specific people.
• Embed:  This will generate an embed code for your presentation that you can add to your web pages or email.

You can also choose to download your narrated presentation as an HTML5  or editable PowerPoint file to present offline or share with a pre-recorded voice over.

Five Tips for Adding a Good Presentation Voice Over

Ready to nail your audio presentation? Here are five useful tips for adding a voice over to your presentation.

Practice Before Recording

This is a critical step when prepping for your presentation voice over. Start with vocal warm and breathing exercises. Then do the initial takes and record them to identify and fix any issues that could hamper your delivery. These activities help warm your vocal cords, ease you into the right voice and ensure excellent delivery.

Use a Good Microphone

When recording your audio, you want to avoid poor production quality. Otherwise, you risk losing your audience's attention. According to Statista , 33% of people said they’ll abandon a video if it had poor audio quality.

Invest in high-quality microphones that produce balanced audio and clear dialog and eliminate background noise. The good news is that you don’t have to blow your budget on a full studio setup with expensive mics. You can find budget-friendly microphones to help provide professional-grade audio quality.

The best part? With a PowerPoint voice over software like Visme, you’re sure to have top-notch audio quality. The software comes with features that take your audio and voiceover recording to a whole new level.

Find a Good Place to Record

Where you record your presentation voice over can make a big difference in your audio output.

Microphones tend to pick up lots of background noises. So even if you don’t have access to a professional studio, find quiet and ambient environments. Also, opt for spaces with less reverberation and echo.

We get it. No place can be entirely silent, but you’ve got to be ingenious. For example, if you’re at home, you can stay away from the windows. You could even drive to a remote location and record in your car. It’s all about thinking outside of the box.

Sound Confident & Relaxed

Speaking with confidence can be a game-changer when it comes to presentations. It creates a great first vocal impression and ensures your audience pays attention to you.

One way to sound confident is to speak in a relaxed voice and moderate pace. Get rid of the tension by engaging in exercises that relieve stress. Then practice repeatedly to get familiar with your content, transitions and visual aids. Where necessary, infuse a bit of humor to lighten the mood and get you more comfortable.

Take Vocal Breaks In Between Slides

During the presentation with voiceover, you need to pause between slides.

This won't appear odd. Rather these pauses will give you a chance to catch your breath, calm down and organize your thoughts. Pausing also helps speakers avoid filler word like um, uh, er, which can make them sound uncertain.

Another upside of pausing is that it allows the audience to think, reflect and take in everything you’ve said.

Create Your Own Narrated Presentation With Visme

Creating a narrated presentation with your own voice over in Visme is super easy. All it takes is a few clicks and your presentation is ready to be shared with the world.

Sign up for a free account today and take it for a test drive.

Have you created an interactive presentation in Visme yet? Don't hesitate to share your best projects with us or tell us about your experience using the Audio Library and Record features.

Just drop us a comment below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Instructor Toolbox and Canvas Support Sessions August 2024!

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Welcome back, instructors! As you prepare for the coming semester, we invite you to join our informational series on the innovative teaching tools available at IC! Hosted by the Center for Instructional Design and Educational Technology, this session will provide a very brief overview of the supported instructional technologies available to faculty at Ithaca College. Whether it's our new student-response system iClicker, the new GetMarked grading tool, or long-established IC tools like VoiceThread, Kaltura, Perusall, and more, you'll find a wide array of resources to enhance your teaching and support your students' learning experience.

Our session, "An Instructor's Technology Toolbox," will feature brief presentations to introduce you to the following tools and their functionalities:

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These tools have been vetted by the College, do not pass costs to students, use IC authentication, and include many Canvas integrations. CIE members will provide a very brief summary of all the tools and open for questions by participants. Follow-up 1:1 support will be offered to anyone who wants to explore a tool in greater detail.

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• Importing media from other services
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• Saving your work