Accessing Canvas Assignments That Used VoiceThread - Instructors & TAs - LPS Online & Hybrid Courses

Modified on Thu, Jun 27 at 4:41 PM

VoiceThread is no longer available in LPS courses If you see this message when you click on a VoiceThread assignment in Canvas:

The message reads couldn't find valid settings for this link error for old VoiceThread assignment in Canvas
You must use these steps to fix the issue:

  1. Click on the Assignments tab in the Canvas course menu. 
  2. Locate the assignment you want to edit and click the three vertical dots located to the right of the assignment. 
  3. Click Edit in the drop-down menu. 
  4. Click More Options in the pop-out window.
  5. Change the Submission Type from External Tool to another submission type or click Find to select the correct External Tool for the assignment.
If you need help deciding which tool to use in place of VoiceThread, please see VoiceThread alternatives.

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