Wimba Live Classroom is an online platform that allows real-time connections between facilitators and participants. It features include an interactive whiteboard, screen sharing, file uploads, video/voice, and breakout rooms. Facilitators can use it for meetings, presentations, tutorials and training. Preparation includes ensuring the computer meets system requirements and checking for pop-up blockers and correct browser and Java versions. Facilitators should practice with colleagues, add interactive polls, and familiarize themselves with Wimba features before sessions. During sessions, facilitators should welcome participants, establish rules, and manage interactions and communication tools.

1. Getting Started with Wimba Live Classroom Just a few things for facilitators to know… brought to you by the Office of Learning Technology

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. Create/Upload Content: Step1 Note: you’ll need to be in the Admin interface – access assigned to you by OLT

7. Create/Upload Content: Step2

8. Create/Upload Content: Step3

9. Wimba Classroom Interface From Wimba Classroom: Webhelp Presenter Guide

10. 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. Resource: Webhelp from Wimba: http://webhelp.wimba.com/WC/v5_2/Presenter_Guide/

11. Before Your Session: Invite Participants Send an email with login instructions and classroom url Remind students to run the wizard at least an hour before session start. 1

12. At the Start: Run a Sound Check Can you hear the Presenter? if you can hear presenter if you cannot hear the presenter

13. During: Welcome and Orient Participants Welcome participants using voice or video Use the Lock Talk feature for easier communication. Establish some basic ground rules (how to ask questions, etc) Keep it simple 1

14. Manage interactions Individually: yes/no, hand raise, emoticons Globally: Use Actions to clear yes/no, hand raise, emoticons. 1

15. Manage communication Individually: yes/no, hand raise, emoticons Globally: Use Actions to clear yes/no, hand raise, emoticons. 1

16. Delivering content The presenter’s console contains all the features you need for a live presentation. 1

17. Delivering content 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 1

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