Wimba classroom for ph d supervisors
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WIMBA CLASSROOM FOR PHD SUPERVISIONDr Bex Lewis
Wimba Classroom: The Session Understand the basic functionality offered by
Wimba Classroom Experienced App-Sharing Invited external users to join in a Classroom Uploaded a PowerPoint presentation to the
eBoard. Archiving a session, and accessing that
archive Classroom Etiquette
(Download an information sheet for students: http://bit.ly/wimbacguide)
PRACTICAL
Do you have? USB headset with
integrated microphone?
Module on the Learning Network in which you can practice?
http://bit.ly/wimbaphd
Wimba Setup Wizard• Should only need running once per computer. • Recommend: running the day before a session if possible•Run again if experiencing technical difficulties or have installed new software/ hardware on machine.
* Most audio problems on campus seem to be caused by a conflict between sound cards/jack headsets. The Media Services counter sells USB headsets for £7.20 which seem to solve any issues we’ve had!
http://uowlive.wimba.com/main/classroom.html?channel=_uow_120319988
Initially you may have ‘participant view’, without the right-hand menu!
* Drag top, bottom or sides, to resize your view of the classroom.
Content Frame
Exit ClassroomLobby: All
UoW classrooms beware, lots of test classroomsWimba Help
Participant Area
Text Chat Area
Media Bar
Content ChoicesOnly the
‘presenter’ sees this
area
EBoard
Save & Enable
Only visible in Presenter View
Save: Image of current board is saved to ‘Snapshots’ folder
Enable: Tools for participants: all participants, or individually
Import Image
.gif, .jpg, .png
Click to change arrow direction
Freehand writing. Click twice for highlighter
Click twice for rectangle
TextUndo last
Line thickness & colour
Erase: Remove all annotations
Clear Slide: Empty entire eBoard
Media Bar
Signal Strength
Talk Button:
Click mouse or F8 to speak
Volume
Who’s Talking?
Webcam
SimulcastOthers can join
by phone
*Note: ‘Lock Talk’ only available to presenters. * Without expensive headphones will pick up background noise
Chat Bar
Text Chat AreaJust type & press enter, by default it goes to the ‘Main
Room’Dropdown list to send
private messagesIndicates when people are
promoted/demoted to presenter
Problems?Contact the 24/7 Wimba
helpdesk
Interactive AreaYes/No
Raise HandEmoticons Room “Buzz”
Presenter Options
Presenter Options
Use the [+] to offer presenter options to
usersDouble-click [+] to
lock video on
Research Student Modules Under Discussion Individual student modules on the LN. Students upload latest versions of their files
(good practice to encourage, rather than leaving multiple files).
Create ‘Wimba Classroom’ for more frequent discussions with Supervisors.
Benefits: University doesn’t have the physical space for PhD offices; allows for more international students
Adding Wimba Classroom to a Module
Turn Editing On, Choose your week…
Create & Return to CourseSelect Activity
Choose a name that is meaningful to you & the students, can be the same in both.
Inviting Participants Click ‘settings’
Email the Room ID to invented attendees (with session info)
There’s lots of other settings, please experiment!
AppSharing
•Window: Drag to a tab, and it will show the contents of that window•Screen Area: Shows the area contained within a drag & drop box (most control).•Full Desktop: Your entire screen, warts & all…
•Return to AppShare Box to ‘End Sharing’
*Share your own screen*Request that others share their screen
Show a Web Page
Web page navigation is controlled by individuals: if you want to demonstrate how to navigate a website, you will need to use app-sharing.
Some browsers open windows as new tabs, if someone can’t see it – ask them to check if they have a new tab.
Setting up a PowerPoint 1
Can you hear your tutor?
*Include slide for an audio check*Think about whether you want to include ‘rules of engagement’
Importing PowerPoint 1
Accessing a Pre-Uploaded PowerPoint
Press “Go”
To return to the blank content area:
Interacting with the PowerPoint
•Click the title of the slide to view in the eBoard• Annotate in the eBoard if desired, or talk to it via the microphone
•Click the orange navigation arrows to go back/forward•Click the [P] to preview the slide before pushing it out, or to push to a breakout room
Room & Media Settings
Click on one of the Classrooms, and the options at the top will activate.
Breadcrumbs at the top of every module Find Classrooms in ‘Activities’
Archiving a Session
A voice will say ‘Archiving has started’
A voice will say ‘Archiving Recording has stopped’
You will gain some ‘ghost’ participants.
Access the Archive
An example of an archive:http://bit.ly/wimbaarchive
Click to save
Deleting Previous Content
Go to Settings Content Delete & Edit
Some Points of Etiquette With multiple users: “Can everyone hear me?”
Don’t ask this question (just) audibly, as if they can’t hear you, they won’t hear you ask! Use the chat area/slides at the beginning of the session.
Set up ‘rules of engagement’, as you would in a regular classroom, at the beginning of the session. Especially consider how to ensure only one person talks at a time.
Before AppSharing, ensure that you have removed/ minimised any private information from your screen.
Sharing, whether Apps or Video, both use up a lot of bandwidth. Use judiciously to allow the widest possible audience to participate.
Thank you for your time
QUESTIONS?
Further Information
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