Wimba Collaboration Suite

What is it?
The Wimba Collaboration Suite includes a virtual classroom - live voice and video at a distance - podcasting, voice discussion, and instant messaging features that are integrated with Blackboard, in a familiar, easy-to-use interface. Read more or view demos about the specific features of Wimba Collaboration Suite here.

Where to get it?
Beginning Fall 2008 Wimba is available to all NDSU faculty and instructors. If you are interested in using Wimba for one of your courses or training activities, please contact Distance & Continuing Education.

How to use it?
Individual and group training is available for instructors, contact Lyn Willoughby at DCE at 701-231-6371 or by email: lyn.willoughby@ndsu.edu.

Wimba Official Support Documentation and Training Online
Access official user guides and instructional demos at http://www.wimba.com/support/ Click on the navigation link that corresponds to your professional role to access relevant information. You can also register for training online with a Wimba representative or download specific "Quick Start" user's guides at: http://www.wimba.com/support/instructors_qstraining.php

Wimba 24/7 Technical Support:
Phone: 800.350.4978 (US & Canada)
Email: technicalsupport@wimba.com
Wimba.com Knowledge Base Online

Quick Start Guide - Using Wimba Classroom with Blackboard (PDF)
Click here to download a copy.

Official User's Guide - Wimba Building Blocks for Blackboard for Instructors (PDF) - (This guide covers how to use all the Wimba tools with Blackboard)
Click here to download a PDF copy from the Official Wimba Website.

Quick Start Guide - Troubleshooting the Wimba Wizard (PDF)
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Quick Start Guide - General System and Equipment Requirements for Wimba Classroom (PDF)
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Quick Start Guide - Student Guide to Using Wimba Classroom (PDF)
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