Blackboard Wimba FAQ

• How do I set up my course so that I can use Wimba within Blackboard?
• How do I use Wimba?

FAQs

How do I set up my course so that I can use Wimba within Blackboard?

1. In the Control Panel, Click Manage Course Menu
2. Locate Communication
3. Click the Modify button next to Communication
4. Scroll Down and locate Wimba Classroom
5. Click the button next to Available
6. Click Submit
7. Go back to your Course main page
8. Click on the Communication link
9. Click on the Wimba Classroom link
10. Click the Create Room Button
11. Enter the Room Title
12. Enter a description if necessary
13. Click Submit
14. Click Ok

How do I use Wimba?

1. Within the Blackboard course, Click on the Communication link
2. Click on the Wimba Classroom Link
3. Click on the Room Title
4. Click the Enter Room button
5. A new window will appear. If this is the first time you have run Wimba on your computer you must Run the Wimba Wizard. To do this Click the Run Wizard button
6. For more detailed information on using Wimba go to http://www.itd.depaul.edu/website/faculty/TechnologyTools/Wimba.asp

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