Getting Started with Wimba Live Classroom

Just a few things for facilitators to know…

brought to you by the Office of Learning Technology

What Is Wimba Classroom?

An online platform that allows you to connect in real time with others. Features:

Interactive whiteboard Screen sharing File uploads (ppt, pdf) Archiving Video/voice Presenter on the fly Breakout rooms

What Can I Use It For?

Connect with colleagues or students not on campus

tutorials meetings interviews presentations/idea sharing enhancing WebCT Vista with real time

communication training

Get equipped

For best experience: use a headset with a microphone. use a network or cable connection if possible.

Preparation

The wizard will help you ensure your computeris set to run Wimba by checking for: Pop-up blockers Supported browsers Correct java version

Create/Upload Content: Step1

Note: you’ll need to be in the Admin interface – access assigned to you by OLT

Create/Upload Content: Step2

Create/Upload Content: Step3

Wimba Classroom Interface

From Wimba Classroom: Webhelp Presenter Guide

Do a run through Practice with colleagues Add interactive features (polls) to gage

student learning. Familiarize yourself with all Wimba features

you plan to use.Resou

rce:

Webhelp from Wimba:

http://webhelp.wimba.com/

WC/v5_2/Presenter_Guide/

Before Your Session: Invite Participants

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Send an email with login instructions and classroom url

Remind students to run the wizard at least an hour before session start.

At the Start:Run a Sound Check

Can you hear the Presenter? if you can hear presenter if you cannot hear the presenter

During:Welcome and Orient Participants

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Welcome participants using voiceor video

Use the Lock Talk feature for easier communication.

Establish some basic ground rules (how to ask questions, etc)

Keep it simple

Manage interactions

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Individually: yes/no, hand raise, emoticons Globally: Use Actions to clear yes/no, hand

raise, emoticons.

Manage communication

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Individually: yes/no, hand raise, emoticons Globally: Use Actions to clear yes/no, hand

raise, emoticons.

Delivering content

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The presenter’s console contains all the features you need for a live presentation.

Delivering content

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the web button lets you show a web page on the fly

the eBoard launches your whiteboard app that lets you draw, type text and import slides or graphics

the Import PPT button lets you upload content on the fly

the previous slide button moves you back a slide

the next slide button advances your slides

Get 24x7 Technical Support:

1.866.350.4978 (US & Canada)technicalsupport@wimba.com

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