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VoiceThread allows you to utilize an image/visual (media) with recorded audio, recorded video, or text-based explanation (comment) to share information in a video-based format. Using your iPad with VoiceThread opens up a few options that make it even easier to create and edit VoiceThreads, specifically using your Apple Pencil to annotate on your VoiceThread while recording a comment.
Follow the instructions on VoiceThread: Adding VoiceThread to Brightspace on your computer. When you get to the step to add your comment/audio, come back to this page and follow the instructions below.
Sign into Brightspace and open your course.
In Content, click the link you created to your VoiceThread. It will open the VoiceThread in a new tab.
In VoiceThread, click the plus icon and select either the audio or video comment option. The text or upload comment option does not include the drawing tool. VoiceThread will count down and automatically start recording.
Record your comment while simultaneously drawing with your Apple Pencil on the screen.
Click the scribble icon to change the color of the pencil or adjust the fade.
If you want to record multiple slides at a time, select the right arrow key in the bottom right. corner of the toolbar to advance to the next slide.
When you're done, tap Stop Recording.