Wimba
Overview
Wimba offers Web conferencing solutions that can be incorporated into the Blackboard/WebCT environment and that can also stand alone as a way to conduct Web-based meetings and presentations outside of the Blackboard/WebCT system.
Wimba Pronto allows instant messaging within the Blackboard/WebCT online course environment, and Wimba's Voice Tools feature the option to post audio messages to an audio message/discussion board. Wimba also supports the generation of short, 20-minute audio lectures as well as lectures that involve a visual component.
Training Opportunities & Schedule
Training is available year-round via free, Web-based tutorials and WOW sessions (Wimba Online Webinars) that can be scheduled through the Wimba Web site.
If you have questions about Wimba or how to get started using it, please contact Sarah Bryans Bongey or Jesse Voigt.
Resources & Documentation
Academic Technology Institute Handouts (added 8/31)
Joel's Top Ten Hints for Using Wimba
Wimba Classroom Getting Ready Guide
Success with Wimba Classroom
Resources for Faculty/Presenters
Wimba Classroom - Resources for Blackboard/WebCT Instructors (added 8/21)
Wimba Presenter Guide (added 8/25)
Wimba Voice Tools - Resources for Blackboard/WebCT Instructors (added 8/21)
A step-by-step process for creating a wimba room outside of Blackboard/WebCT (added 09/02)
A step-by-step process for creating a wimba room inside of Blackboard/WebCT (added 09/14)
Resources for Students
Wimba Participant Guide (added 8/25)
Wimba Student Readiness Guide (one page)
General Resources for Wimba Presenters and Participants
Wimba Higher Education Web site
WOW: Wimba Online Workshops (added 8/14)
Wimba Technical Support site (added 8/14)
We will continue to update this site with additional resources as they become available.