Wimba Pronto is a synchronous communication tool that allows for video calls, chat, whiteboarding, and screen sharing. The document discusses how to create a Pronto account, install Pronto at home, recover passwords, and customize profiles and status updates. Etiquette for using Pronto and holding online office hours is also covered. The benefits of synchronous learning using tools like Pronto are described as aiding community development and allowing for quick responses.

1. WimbAProntoDr Bex Lewis

2. Wimba Pronto: The SessionHow to create a Pronto accountHow to install Pronto at homePassword RecoveryCustomisation (e.g. appearance, status update)Etiquette for Wimba ProntoHolding an ‘office hour’

3. Do you have?USB headset with integrated microphone?Module on the Learning Network in which you can practice?

4. Synchronous/AsynchronousSynchronous e-learningWorks in ‘real time’Uses tools such asVideoconferencing Chat, including ProntoAids the development of learning communitiesSocial Learning, less isolationAvoids frustration in getting fast responses to queriesAsynchronous e-learningOccurring at different timesUses tools such asEmailDiscussion boardsSupports work relations among learners and with teachersFlexible, especially for part-timersLearners can log on to an e-learning environment at any time and download documents or send messages to teachers or peers.Students may spend more time refining their contributions, which are generally considered more thoughtful compared to synchronous communication.http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/AsynchronousandSynchronousELea/163445Image: http://www.kollewin.com/EX/09-15-11/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-collaboration-by-Ramius.gif

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO-n3UBjAcYEvery time someone says “Blackboard”, substitute “Moodle/The Learning Network”

6. Further Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z81D3Q2KgDISCUSS: Situations for use of Wimba Pronto?Where are you anticipating using Wimba Pronto?What benefits is Wimba Pronto offering?Time?Environmental?Opportunity to meet more frequently?What is Wimba Pronto adding to ‘the student experience’?

7. Download information for students: http://wblb.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/wimba-pronto-a-guide-for-students/PRACTICAL

8. How to create a Pronto accountOn the Learning Network: http://learn.winchester.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1203Scroll down till you see this link on the right (see below)Using this link for Wimba Pronto ensures that the system knows you are a member of Winchester staff/students, and makes the process of creating the ID (a one off process) very simple. To access the system from there just go through your ‘start’ menu as you would for other programs. All programs  Pronto

9. Wimba Pronto“Classmates”Staff/Students are listed according to whether they are in a specific module. Everyone here is “offline”, but the left-hand dot will change colour as these options demonstrate.

10. How to install Pronto at homehttps://pronto.wimba.com/user/faces/settings.xhtml“Download Wimba Pronto”“Save File” (ProntoSetUp.exe)Run & follow prompts

11. Password Recoveryhttps://pronto.wimba.com/user/

12. CUSTOMISING YOUR OWN ACCOUNT

13. Customisation: AppearancePronto  Preferences  ProfileAdd EmailShort biography (of help internally)Choose Picture (it resizes it)Click [+] to add web addresses

14. Customisation: Status UpdateSelect [+]Write in “Title”, note only 1st word easily visibleSelect “OK”Choose from “drop-down box:

15. Privacy OptionsPronto  Preferences  Privacy[+] ProntoID (not email address), i.e. Bex is drbexlSign in as invisibleDon’t show when I am typingMake me invisible to anyone not in my classes or contacts

16. Other Screens in Preferences (1)

17. Other Screens in Preferences (2)

18. OptionsIn Pronto, go to “View”Show Offline ContactsShow Blocked ContactsShow Classmates Without ProntoSort Contacts by First/Last NameSort Contacts by AvailabilityShow Group CountsExpand/Collapse All GroupsShow Status Messages

19. You will automatically see those from your enrolled modules, so long as they have a Pronto account…CONNECT WITH OTHERS

20. Adding “ContactsBy default  “Recently Added”New Group? Actions  New Group Choose NameDrag & DropDouble Click to view Bio (if added)

21. Group ChatGreat for regularly used groups Actions Invite to Group ChatSelect Group or “New Group Chat”Option to add more usersAwaiting connectionJust communicate…

22. Function: Conference CallSelect a name in the right hand list

23. Select  Headphones

24. Click on “Talk” to start conversationFunctions: Video CallContinue from the previous slide

25. Select  Webcam icon

26. Select the ‘shut-eye’ to activate your webcam

27. Click on “Talk” to start conversationNote: Video uses up more bandwidth, so think whether you need it.

28. Functions: WhiteboardSelect Whiteboard

29. Use editing tools

30. Import Images, or use ‘Gallery’

31. New Canvas, see edits below

32. ‘Permissions’ allows others to edit

33. Save (as .wwb)

34. Save canvas (as .pdf)Note: Not always available on the University computers.

35. Functions: AppShareShare areas of your screen

36. Select  AppShare

37. Drag the box to the size you need

38. The box defines the area of your screen to be shared so ensure that you have shut down email, etc. beforehandNote: We’ve been having some issues with AppShare, under investigation

39. Adding an External ContactUseful for working with other universities which have Pronto