This page will walk you through the steps on how to complete a Watch Assignment in VoiceThread.


Please note that you will need use either Google Chrome or Fire Fox as your browser when using VoiceThread. Make sure that your browser is updated to the latest version to ensure the best performance.

Step-by-step guide for a VT Create Assignment

  1. Sign in to your AsULearn course.
  2. Click on the VoiceThread assignment link set up by your instructor.
  3. Click the yellow “Start Assignment” button on the right (Figure 1).

    Screen shot of the VoiceThread Assignment page, student view.
    Figure 1: Screenshot of the assignment screen in VoiceThread. To begin an assignment click "Start Assignment" in the yellow box.

  4. Watch all slides and all comments in the VoiceThread from start to finish.
  5. Once you’ve watched all slides and comments, you’ll see a blue check mark next to the to-do list on the right. Click the yellow “Submit” button on the right to complete your assignment (Figure 2).

    Screenshot of the submission screen for an example VoiceThread Watch Assignment
    Figure 2: Screenshot of the submission screen of an example Watch Assignment in VoiceThread. Image courtesy of VoiceThread.


Completing a VoiceThread Assignment on a Mobile Device

Please visit the VoiceThread Student Help pages to view instructions on how to submit a Watch Assignment on a mobile device.

Step-by-step guide for a VT Watch Assignment on a Mobile Device

  1. Open the VoiceThread app.
  2. Tap on “Find my Institution.”
  3. Search for your institution by title or custom domain, and tap on it.
  4. Make sure your LMS or course system is selected as your sign-in method.
  5. Tap “Sign in.”
  6. Sign in to your LMS as you normally would.
  7. Navigate to your course.
  8. Tap on the VoiceThread link provided by your instructor. This will take you to the assignment.
  9. View the details for the assignment, and then tap “Start Assignment” to begin. To dismiss the instructions, tap on the arrow in the top-left corner.
  10. Watch all slides and comments on the VoiceThread in their entirety. You cannot skip any or scrub through them and still receive credit.
  11. After you’ve finished watching the VoiceThread, the “Submit” button will pop up automatically. If you need to pull it up manually, tap on the menu icon in the top-right corner, and select “Assignment Details” from the menu that appears at the bottom of your screen.
  12. Tap “Submit.”

Video Tutorials

Please visit the VoiceThread Student Help pages to view a video tutorial on submitting a Watch Assignment.

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