NOTE: VoiceThread is only available to the English Language Services group.
VoiceThread is integrated with Canvas but needs to be installed on the course. To install, please follow these steps:
- Email supportdesk@iit.edu and ask for Packback Client ID.
Client ID sample: 212100000000000XXX - After receiving the Client ID from support, open your course in Canvas.
- Go to Settings on the left-side menu.
- Go to Apps at the top.
- Click View App Configurations.
- Click +App.
- Change the Configuration Type to By Client ID.
- Enter the Client ID in the field provided.
- Submit.
- Click Install.
Now, the tool is installed on your course. To use it, please follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Assignments area of your course.
- Create a new assignment.
- Name the assignment and write a description if you choose.
- Under Submission Type, select External Tool.
- Click on the Find button.
- Click on VoiceThread.
This will launch the VoiceThread Setup Page. Proceed to the instructor support page for details about what comes next.