Wimba classroom

A session for the University of Winchester, 2nd September 2010

1. WimbA Classroom , 02/09/10 Dr Bex Lewis

2. Wimba Classroom: The Session Understand the basic functionality offered by Classroom (hand-raise, emoticons, chat) Have experienced time as both a participant and a tutor in the Classroom (including breakout rooms and polling) Uploaded a PowerPoint presentation to the eBoard , experienced ‘app-sharing’ Tweaking ‘settings’, including providing a URL to allow external participants to enter the conversation Archiving a session, and accessing that archive Classroom Etiquette

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

4. The Big Picture: Why E-tools? The tangible benefits identified through the case studies are wide-ranging but can be summarised under the following broad headings: Cost Savings/Resource Efficiency Recruitment and Retention Skills and Employment Student Achievement Inclusion Widening Participation and Social Equality Other Benefits http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/case-studies/tangible/tb-briefing-paper.pdf

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUVurDaWAE

6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FRgQ716TBk

7. Synchronous/Asynchronous Synchronous e-learning Works in ‘real time’ Uses tools such as Videoconferencing Chat Aids the development of learning communities Social Learning, less isolation Avoids frustration in getting fast responses to queries Asynchronous e-learning Occurring at different times Uses tools such as Email Discussion boards Supports work relations among learners and with teachers Flexible, especially for part-timers Learners 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/163445 Image: http://www.kollewin.com/EX/09-15-11/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-collaboration-by-Ramius.gif

8. Learning Situations for Wimba Classroom? Group discussion...

9. 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!

10. http://uowlive.wimba.com/main/classroom.html?channel=_uow_120319988 Initially you have ‘participant view’, what differences can you see? * Drag top, bottom or sides, to resize your view of the classroom. Content Frame Exit Classroom Lobby: All UoW classrooms beware, lots of test classrooms Wimba Help Participant Area Text Chat Area Media Bar Content Choices

11. Media Bar Signal Strength Talk Button: Click mouse or F8 to speak Volume Who’s Talking? Webcam Simulcast Others can join by phone *Note: ‘Lock Talk’ may constitute bad etiquette.

12. Chat Bar Text Chat Area Just type & press enter, by default it goes to the ‘Main Room’ Dropdown list to send private messages Indicates when people are promoted/demoted to presenter Problems? Contact the 24/7 Wimba helpdesk Interactive Area Yes/No Raise Hand Emoticons Room “Buzz” Presenter Options Presenter Options Use the [+] to offer presenter options to users Double-click [+] to lock video on

13. 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 Text Undo last Line thickness & colour Erase: Remove all annotations Clear Slide: Empty entire eBoard

14. Adding Wimba Classroom to a Module Turn Editing On Create & Return to Course Select Activity Choose a name that is meaningful to you & the students, can be the same in both.

15. Importing PowerPoint *Include slides for an audio check and how & when to use the interactive buttons. 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. Use the drop-down box to identify PowerPoints you’ve previously uploaded.

16. 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’

17. 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.

18. 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’

19. Inviting non- Wimba Participants Click ‘settings’ Email the Room ID to invented attendees (with session info) There’s lots of other settings, please experiment!

20. Breakout Rooms When ‘Breakout Rooms are enabled, next to content ‘Breakout Rooms’ will appear Select ‘Manual’ to drag & drop participants into Breakout rooms. Press & hold CTRL to select multiple names. Select ‘Automatic’ to randomly assign participants to rooms. Select the number of rooms to use. Click move to distribute participants. To return everyone to the main room, select ‘Automatic’, ‘to main room’. Click ‘move’

21. Creating a Poll Go to ‘Settings’ & select a room Click on the ‘Content’ button Select the folder that you want to add the poll to. Select ‘New Content’, select a poll type If you select ‘questionnaire’, several questions can be included Type title for poll Type query text in ‘Question’ field Add response options if multiple choice Options: Customised instructions, confirmation message Adjust Preferences Save changes.

22. Archiving a Session A voice will say ‘Archiving has started’ A voice will say ‘Archiving Recording has stopped’ You will gain some ‘ghost’ participants.

23. Access the Archive http://uowlive.wimba.com/main/classroom.html?channel=_uow_120911657_2010_0331_1543_37&x=1282588597 http://bit.ly/wimbaarchive Click to save

24. Some Points of Etiquette “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.

25. Final Thoughts: Possibilities for Wimba Classroom? Group discussion...

26. Thank you for your time QUESTIONS?

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