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Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

Classroom

Support documents for Wimba Classroom

Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

   Wimba Classroom Overview for Faculty
   Wimba Classroom Overview for Students
   Preparing your Machine for a Webinar
   Success with Wimba Classroom
   Breakout Rooms
Viewing an Archived Session of Wimba Classroom: Instructions for Students

Phone Use

Phone Use
Phone use is for participants that do not have speakers. If your live presentation requires that you participate using only your telephone, or if you are unable to log-in online and have previously mentioned this to your instructor, you should be provided with dial-in information (a phone number and PIN) relevant for your session.
Keypad Command Function
*6 Mute/unmute self
*9 List of commands
*10 Raise hand
*11 Indicate "yes" (poll)
*12 Indicate "no" (poll)

Advantage to Headset Use with Wimba

Advantage to Headset Use with Wimba
If you will be doing two way communication, such as with the students or a guest who is invited to speak with you on Wimba, you will need to separate the speakers and the microphone. This is when having a headset becomes important because the computer's mic picks up sound from the speakers and you end up with an echo effect. There is a 3/4th second delay from when the student or guest speaks and when it is heard on the receiving computer. Your computer's microphone hears the sound and re-broadcasts it back to the listeners who hear it as a crazy echo.

The head phones eliminate the mic picking up the speakers with two way communications.

Using a computer with microphone and speakers is not an issue if you are privately recording an archive for others to listen to later or if you will not be allowing the students to speak.

Click Here for Information on Closed Captioning

Pronto

Support documents for Wimba Pronto

Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

   Wimba Pronto for Faculty: Getting Started
   Wimba Pronto for Students: Getting Started
   Creating Groups in Wimba Pronto: A Handout for Faculty and Students
   Wimba Pronto FAQ
   Wimba Pronto Basic User Guide
   Enabling Wimba Pronto in Blackboard
   Archiving Wimba Pronto Sessions
   Inviting Users to Wimba Pronto
   Virtual Office Hours on Wimba Pronto
 Get Pronto: Flash Video Tutorial

Voice

Support documents for Wimba Voice

Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

   Wimba Voice Handout for Faculty
   Wimba Voice Handout for Students
  If you are experiencing difficulties using Wimba Voice, click the following link to run the Wimba Voice Setup Wizard  Wimba Voice Setup Wizard

Wimba Wednesdays

Video Archives from Wimba Wednesdays

Wimba Wednesdays

Video Archives from Wimba Wednesdays

Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

   09/08/2010: Tips and Tricks for Using Breakout Rooms (21:05)
   09/15/2010: Wimba Voice (28:04)
   09/22/2010: Reflective Teaching Using Blackboard's Journal Tool (14:18)
   09/29/2010: iTunes U at GVSU - How iTunes Can Help You (49:13)
   10/06/2010: Wikis for Everyone (43:20)
   10/13/2010: Using Wimba Classroom to Record and Archive Lectures (33:50)
   10/20/2010: Creating Student E- Portfolios Using Weebly (32:11)
   10/27/2010: Plagiarism in the Internet Age (23:04)
   11/03/2010: Applying the Principles of Good Practice with GVSU Technologies (62:04)
   11/10/2010: Ten Questions to Consider when Redesigning a Course for Hybrid Delivery (60:17)
   11/17/2010: Going Beyond Wikipedia - Improving Students? Motiv (24:37)
   12/01/2010: Have you tasted MERLOT lately? (52:58)
   12/15/2010: What is New in BB 9.1 (52:47)
   01/19/2011: Overview of Different Formats in Teaching (58:18)
   01/26/2011: Nonfiction Trade Books for Children (41:43)

Wimba Assistance

Windows users: If your version of Java is older than Java 6.18 please download a newer version using these instructions 

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For assistance with the setup  Wizards or any setup help, you may contact Wimba directly by calling Wimba Collaboration Suite Technical Support at the following toll free number 866.350.4978,   or, by sending an email to technicalsupport@wimba.com Thanks!

For questions and/or comments regarding Wimba, please contact bbadmin@gvsu.edu or call #1-8526 on campus.

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