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title: "Commenting on a VoiceThread (for Students)"
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This article will guide students through completing a Comment assignment on VoiceThread.
Students can complete two types of comments, an initial comment and a reply.
# Creating an Initial Comment
1. Within your HuskyCT course, navigate to the VoiceThread (VT) Assignment Link and click **Launch. **
2. The assignment details page will appear. After reviewing the information, click **Start Assignment** to begin.
A: Check the instructions provided by your instructor
B: Confirm the requirements needed to complete the assignment
C: Review the due date, grade type, and submission status
3. To record an **initial **comment, click the + icon located at the bottom left of your VT page.
3. The commenting panel will expand and provide up to 4 options for comments. This feature is set by the VoiceThread creator(s). Click on the **comment type** you wish to use.
1. **Text Comment:** Type a comment in the ‘Leave a text comment’ box, then click **Save.**
2. **Audio Comment:** Use the microphone to record you speaking. A countdown will appear, record your comment, then click **Stop recording** located at the bottom. Click **Save **to comment or **Cancel** to rerecord.
3. **Video:** Use your webcam to provide a video comment. A countdown will appear, record your video, then click **Stop recording** located at the bottom. Click **Save **to comment or **Cancel** to rerecord.
4. **Upload:** Located the pre-recorded video or audio file from within your computer, click **Open. **Once the file has finished processing, it will appear within the comment section.
4. Once saved, your initial comment will appear as a square on the left side of the VoiceThread.
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# Creating a Reply
1. From your VoiceThread assignment, click on the the initials of the person you would like to reply to.
2. Click the **Reply arrow. **
> ⚠️ There is an option for a direct, private reply (noted by the lock icon), but this option is not recommended as your instructor will be unable to see your comment.
3. Choose a **reply type** and click **Save**.
4. Once your reply is saved, they will appear as circles with your initial.
5. After completing the requirements set by the VoiceThread creator(s), the Submit button with change to yellow and become available. Click **Submit.**
6. A blue notification will appear at the top of the VoiceThread notifying you of your submitted assignment.
> ℹ️ For more information or assistance with VoiceThread, contact the Educational Technology Office at [edtech@uconn.edu](mailto:edtech@uconn.edu) or (860) 486-5052.
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> ℹ️ For help with technical issues, please contact VoiceThread at **[support@voicethread.com](mailto:support@voicethread.com)**