The New VoiceThread

The new VoiceThread is here! This is the biggest update in our history, and we’re excited for everyone to start using it. The new version went live for everyone on June 30, 2024.

Highlights and changes

New features

• Bulk comment management options
• Audio descriptions of slides
• One conversation view
• Zooming and panning while commenting
• Option to sort VoiceThreads by “most recently active”
• Compact list of all VoiceThreads in the home page sidebar
• Media sources included in the slide upload options inside an open VoiceThread
• Ability to jump to another slide while commenting without having to flip through them sequentially
• View assignment thumbnails in the course view

Changes

• New version is fully accessible, so VT Universal is no longer necessary
• Comment button moved to the left side of the page
• Slide navigation buttons moved to the left side of the page
• Increased visibility for closed captions
• Comments timelines appear inside the comment window, not at the bottom of the thread
• CC button moved to the bottom-right corner of the page

Coming soon

• Customize closed caption display

Discontinued features

• Phone commenting
• Full-screen button