- The document provides information about Northern Illinois University's (NIU) implementation and use of the synchronous collaboration tool Wimba Classroom. - It details NIU's journey in piloting Wimba beginning in 2007 through faculty training and workshops, with the tool now available for all courses using Blackboard. - The document shares examples of how NIU faculty have used Wimba for online office hours, virtual lectures, guest presentations, group collaborations and more across various departments.