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Submitting a Group Assignment

Note: All students must first click on an integrated VT link created by the instructor within the course in order to establish their accounts.

Lead Group Member

Create your part of the project:

  1. Click on the assignment link in the course.
  2. Click "Create New VoiceThread", which will open in a new tab.
  3. Upload at least one slide.
  4. Click "Comment" at the top of the page to open the VoiceThread.
  5. Click on the menu in the top-left corner, and select "Share".
  6. Find your course on the left side of the sharing window, and click on "Members", which will show you the list of members.
  7. Click on your group mates' names.
  8. Click the "Edit" button on the right so it turns green.
  9. Click "Share", making sure that the notify by email box is checked so classmates receive the link to your VoiceThread.
  10. Continue adding your slides and recording your comments for your part of the group project.

Other Group Members

Create your part of the project:

  1. Click on the assignment link in the course.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the list on the left, and click "Add VoiceThread by link or ID"
  3. Enter the share link to the VoiceThread, and click "Add". You received this after your project leader shared it in step 10 above.
  4. Click on the image of the VoiceThread you are collaborating with. It will appear just above the place where you entered the link.
  5. Click the "Preview" link under the title of the VoiceThread on the right. This will open your VoiceThread in a new browser window.
  6. Make your edits as needed.

Submitting a Group Assignment

Group Leader

  1. Go back to the assignment in your course.
  2. If you do not see the VoiceThread in the list on the left, click "Refresh List" near the top of the list.
  3. Click on your VoiceThread, and a preview will appear on the right.
  4. Click "Submit Assignment"

Other Group Members

  1. Go back to the assignment in your course.
  2. Repeat steps 12-14 above.
  3. Click "Submit Assignment"