VITRC Introduces Wimba Live Classroom
The Veraldi Instructional Technology Resource Center (VITRC) utilizes Wimba Live Classroom, an online synchronous course communication application integrated within Blackboard. It allows faculty and students to build relationships using audio and video live virtual classroom sessions that allow for an online community building and application sharing that enhance traditional best practices of instruction.
Users can listen to a three-minute demo, sign up for a live demo, and listen to an archived demo on the Wimba site: Wimba Live Classroom.
Need help? Wimba provides 24/7 technical support for faculty and students at 1-(866)350-4978 or technicalsupport@wimba.com
| Wimba Tutorials - Deliver dynamic, on-demand training and support to faculty members, staff, and students. Click on the title to view a video simulations. | |
| Wimba Setup - This tutorial takes you through the initial steps to ensure that you can access audio and visual features using the Wimba wizard. | Tutorial  |
| Opening Content - This tutorial explains how to upload, access, and display lecture material (e.g. slides, webpages, and desktop applications) for presentation. | |
| Uploading PowerPoint Files - This tutorial takes you through the steps to load PowerPoint files prior to or during your online class discussion. | Tutorial |
| Uploading Word Documents - This tutorial takes you through the steps to load Word documents prior to or during your online class discussion. | |
| Creating Folders - This tutorial presents a quick and easy way to organize and access your course material within your Wimba classroom. | Tutorial |
| Remote Telephone Access - Students can utilize this option if they experience audio difficulties or do not have access to a microphone. | Tutorial |
| How to Add a Branding Picture - This tutorial explains how to upload a photo or logo within the branding frame that remains visible to students for the entire presentation. | |
| Creating an Archive - An archived presentation is a live presentation that has been recorded (e.g. audio and video, public chat comments, content, polling, application sharing, and eBoard annotations. | |
| Viewing an Archive - This tutorial takes you through the steps to access an archived presentation and play back all actions as they occurred during the live presentation. | |
Wimba Hardware Requirements
- Common problems and solutions
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Wimba User Group - HUG, a user-group forum that enables customers to openly share their experiences, ideas, concerns, and successes about Live Classroom and VoiceTools.
Wimba produced training and support materials available for download.
- Comprehensive Support Materials
- An Introduction to Wimba For Faculty and Students
- Importing PowerPoint Presentations
- Product Manuals,Tips, and Guidelines
- Viewing an Archived Presentation
- Creating Interactive Polling Questions
- Getting Started with Wimba For Instructors
The VITRC staff is also available to help with training, as it has been for other technologies. To arrange for on-campus training, contact VITRC at vitrc@ltu.edu or (248) 204-3750.