VoiceThread 4+

This is truly the most annoying and worst app I think I use out of all of my apps. My school has to use this and it drives me crazy. First of all you can’t even go into landscape mode so most often when I’m trying to look at my PowerPoint they’re tiny and I can’t see anything, there’s also not a volume button. It is constantly logging me out, and I have to go back in through canvas because it won’t actually except my login information which is incredibly annoying. There is no user functionality whatsoever and I literally can’t stand using this app. Also it doesn’t allow for background app so if you ever click out of the screen, it stops what you’re doing and you have to go back in and go through the process all over again which once again takes time and is annoying. I feel like these are easy fixes, and if anyone cared about their job, they would want to change this, but it’s like they don’t even care. VoiceThread please do some updates, your users who pay lots of money deserve it.

I believe with this app could benefit from some functional improvements/upgrades, as I stand with a list of others who most likely think the same way. The application has potential, at least through the iPad version, it can benefit from enabling split screen, PiP (picture in picture) mode, background audio after leaving application, and/or web app preference instead of being coerced to download from store. I believe this can be translated to the mobile version also, with the exception of iPad/tablet exclusive multitasking features. More times than not, I don’t always have the convenience to access my personal computer, where the desktop web interface is friendlier. When on the go, a more mobile devices such as my smartphone or tablet is preferred. With being the main platform for many professors to lecture through, it shouldn’t inconvenient to operate, which in turn, leads to a lackluster learning experience for busy modern students.

Dear VoiceThread Team,

I am compelled to provide feedback following my recent experience with your platform, which was nothing short of disastrous. As a user who relied on VoiceThread for a critical educational assignment, I found your application to be: - Unreliable: The assignment I submitted was confirmed as received, yet it was inaccessible to both myself and my professor. This failure directly impacted my academic standing.

- Frustratingly Buggy: Technical issues abound, from playback failures to submissions not appearing, which are unacceptable for a tool meant for serious educational purposes.

- User-Unfriendly: The interface and technical support failed at a crucial moment, leaving users like me stranded without recourse or timely assistance. Your platform, unfortunately, stands out as an exemplary case of everything wrong with educational technology today

- where functionality and reliability take a backseat to novelty. Recommendations for Improvement: - Robustness: Ensure that once an assignment is submitted, it is securely saved and accessible without fail.

- Support: Implement real-time support for users facing issues, especially during assignment deadlines.

- Testing: Conduct thorough testing under various network conditions to mimic real-world usage. I sincerely hope this feedback prompts immediate action. The current state of VoiceThread is not just disappointing but educationally detrimental.