Wimba
Wimba Tools promote a depth and breadth to the online teaching and learning experience. The use of Wimba tools for either synchronous or asynchronous content delivery is yet another way to teach to different intelligences and learning styles.
There are several Wimba tools available for use in Bb Vista, all available in the Build tab under “Add Content Link”:
- Wimba Live Classroom – This is a synchronous, virtual classroom. Its features include multi-way audio and video, easy upload of PowerPoint presentations, application sharing, polling, and more—all designed to make the online classroom experience as robust as possible. Every session may be archived for review/reuse. Note that this tool is best used in a wired environment and can be broadband-intensive. Instructors may also request to be enrolled in the Wimba Classroom Resource Center, by writing to olt@drexel.edu.
- Wimba Voice Tools – You can create and upload podcasts, post and listen to voice recordings within threaded discussion boards, send voice e-mail and even hold synchronous group chats.
- Wimba Pronto Basic - This tool is an instant messaging platform that is synchronized with Bb Vista. Students and instructors are automatically connected with other users enrolled in the same courses.
All these tools are available for instructor use.
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