VoiceThread Update
The Office of the Provost, the University Council on Technology, and the Division of Information Technology have conducted a thorough assessment of our academic software portfolio.
Our assessment indicated that the academic software VoiceThread maintained some popularity over the years; however, widespread usage never seemed to take shape. As a result, we will no longer continue our contract, and VoiceThread will be removed from our environment at the end of the spring 2025 semester.
Making the Switch from VoiceThread
Please review our documentation and suggestions for migrating VoiceThread materials to Canvas and/or Kaltura. You may also schedule 1:1 time with our online support staff for assistance and consultation.
Export & Save VoiceThread Video(s)
Save your VoiceThread Offline. Export VoiceThread presentations as video files.
Upload a Video to Kaltura. Upload digital video files of various formats to Kaltura (video.kent.edu) for viewers to stream online.
Record Presentations with Kaltura
Download and Install Kaltura Capture. Download and install the KSU-supported, desktop recording application, Kaltura Capture.
Record a Video with Kaltura Capture. Kaltura Capture is a desktop recording application that allows you to record your own video content via your computer. You can combine multiple source inputs, including audio, webcam(s), and screen-recording.
Other Kaltura Features. Explore options for embedding Kaltura videos in Canvas, adding interactive questions, closed-captions, and other important features!
Record Audio in PowerPoint
Add and Record Audio in PowerPoint. Record and/or add existing audio slide-by-slide in PowerPoint.
Turn your Presentation into a Video. Save PowerPoint presentations with audio into video files, ready for upload into our Kaltura video streaming service.
Create Interactive Discussions in Canvas
Canvas Discussions. Create and customize discussions in Canvas.
Record media using the Rich Content Editor. Students and instructors can use the Rich Content Editor to record video and audio media, which can be included in Canvas Discussions.
Technology Workshops
IT Training offers workshops on technology topics including the Kaltura Video Platform and Kaltura Reach: Video Captioning. All sessions are available FREE to students, staff, and faculty.