New VoiceThread features: Screen recording and slide jumping in comments

On July 21, 2026, VoiceThread will add screen recording as an option for commenting. Additionally, commenters will be able to easily jump from slide to slide using the postcard view while leaving a comment.
See how you can use these new features during the UM Academic Technology bootcamps or by attending a session with the vendor.
New VoiceThread Features: Fall 2026: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 12:00 p.m. VoiceThread Overview: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2:00 p.m. Using VoiceThread in Canvas: Part 1- non-graded uses: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 12:00 p.m. New VoiceThread Features: Fall 2026: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 12:00 p.m. Using VoiceThread in Canvas: Part 2- Graded Assignments and Rubrics: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 12:00 p.m. Assessments with VoiceThread: Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m.