Wimba Login Instructions?

1. Login to your Blackboard account

2. Enter the class in which you are participating in a Wimba session

3. Click on “communication”

4. Click on “Live Classroom”

Equipment requirements

1. You will need a microphone (if you have a laptop this may be built in) - or you can access Live Classroom through the instructor provided 800 or 888 number
2. You will need speakers (if you do not have speakers attached to your computer you can use a head set or your Ipod ear buds)
3. You will need a webcam for the best Live classroom experience, however this is not required (this allows your classmates to see you when you are presenting your information)

Setup Wizard:
Running the setup wizard is a requirement the first time you visit Live Classroom. If you have yahoo or google toolbar downloaded on your computer you may want to remove it - or make sure that you tell the toolbar to allow pop-ups.

Description of setup wizard:

Whenever a new computer will be used to connect to a Wimba Classroom presentation, the Wimba Classroom Setup Wizard should be run well in advance of the actual computer that it will be used for.  Doing so will ensure that all necessary software and configurations are installed on the computer and will allow you to identify potential problems and fix them before the actual event.  The Wimba Classroom Setup Wizard is the most helpful diagnostic tool to prepare your computer for an event.

The Wimba Classroom Setup Wizard consists of a series of tests that closely simulate the different components that will be necessary to log in for a Wimba Classroom presentation.  With each test, if the Wizard detects that you need additional software or require adjustments to your configurations settings, it will provide you with instructions to do so.  Just look for the HELP button and follow the instructions provided to you.

If you continue to have trouble after following the instructions, at the very end of all the tests in the Wizard, you'll be able to submit a detailed report of the problem to our Technical Support department and they'll be contact to troubleshoot further.

Solution:

1. To run the Wizard, simply log in and if you've not previously successfully gone through the Wizard before, you'll be prompted to do so.  Additionally, presenters can provide participants with a direct link to run only the appropriate tests for the actual presentation.

Practice Classroom:

Please enter the "practice" classroom to ensure that your computer will work with Wimba. If you have dial-up you will need to use the dial in number (free of charge) to speak while view the presentation on your computer.

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