An introduction to NDSU Extension's live virtual classrooms called Wimba. This PPT gives the viewer the basics on how to be a Participant.

1. Wimba Classroom
Participant Orientation
Extension/REC Fall Conference 2010

2. What is Wimba Classroom?
• Wimba Classroom is a live, virtual classroom
environment with features that include audio,
video, application sharing and content display.
• Can be used for any kind of collaboration such
as meetings, classes or continuing education.
• Way to engage as if you are face-to-face.
• It’s a time saver, as well as a money saver,
because travel can be greatly reduced by using
Wimba Classroom instead of meeting in
person or over videoconferencing.

3. • Wimba can handle up to 300 participants
• Optimal up to 70 participants
How many participants?

4. Receive E-mail
• FOR PARTICIPANTS OUT IN THE STATE
• WIMBA INSTRUCTIONS
• Microsoft Windows users, use Internet Explorer or Safari.
• Macintosh users, use Safari. Mozilla Firefox does work but issues can occur.
• If you’ve never done a Wimba session, be sure to run the setup wizard at
http://ndivnlc.wimba.com/ a day or so before to make sure it’s working on your end.
1. After you’ve run the setup wizard, 10 or 15 minutes before the session is to begin, go to
http://ndivnlc.wimba.com/
click on "Participant Login"
Room ID: NDSU_Ag
Name: your name and office – for example, “Becky Koch, Ag Comm”
2. Once you are logged in, select "NDSU Ag Communication" (fourth from top) and you will enter the
“room” where the meeting is taking place.
3. Feel free to resize any of the windows or move the video window around.
4. Audio will be one way. You can hear the presenter, but to ask a question, type it in the chat box. It
will then be shared with the presenter. That means you don’t need a headset or phone, just
computer speakers.
5. If you can’t make the live presentation, you can follow the Wimba directions above but then click on
archive in the upper right corner. Or ask the coordinator to e-mail you the archive link. The
archive will be available a couple hours after the live meeting takes place.
• To learn more about participating in Wimba, go to: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/wimba/
• The most important links to get you stated are the "Participant - Getting started quick reference," the "Equipment Required"
and the "Wimba Login." If you have questions about Wimba, contact Scott Swanson s.swanson@ndsu.edu or 231-7086.

5. Equipment Required
• Headset with a microphone attached.
Do not use the built in microphone on your computer or webcam as it can cause
echo and other audio problems.
• Webcam (if you wish to broadcast video)
• Internet Connection
 DSL/Cable recommended
• Internet Browser
 PC: Internet Explorer , Firefox
 Mac: Safari (preferred), Firefox

6. Before You Begin
–Turn off any pop-up blockers.
• Turn off Google or Yahoo toolbars.
• Run the Setup Wizard - this will check
your audio and computer set-up.

7. www.ndivnlc.wimba.com

8. Set-up Wizard
Once you log into the room - this will be the first page you see. Prior to
entering, click on the Setup Wizard and go through the steps to ensure your
computer is ready for the presentation.
Note: Setup Wizard will check your computer and your audio
connection. It does not check your camera connection. You will
need to test that yourself by clicking on the camera

9. Lobby
• Once you have
logged in, you will
enter an area
referred to as the
“Lobby”.
• Find the room you
were invited to
and click on it.

10. If headset fails –
back up audio
plan is the blue
phone. Click on it
for phone number
to call along with
PIN access.
If audio or video fails, it may be corrected by
clicking on Disconnect Media. Click on it again
to reconnect.
Click on Audio Inputs to ensure what
is checked here matches your
equipment
Click on Options
for Media Options
Menu

11. Media Bar

12. Text Chat

13. Participant Area

14. Status Indicators
Circle – clear – allows users to re-set their
status
Bird – away
Thumbs up – approve
Thumbs down – disapprove
Exclamation point – surprise
Question Mark – confused
Hands clap – applause
Smiling face – laughing
>>> - faster
<<< - slower

15. Wimba Classroom Websites
• Wimba Classroom Links
• www.ndivn.nodak.edu/web/Wimba/IntrusctorResrources.asp
• http://alt.ndus.edu
-click on Web Conference, then Wimba Classroom, then Training Resources
• www.wimba.com/services/instructor/classroom
Choose – Presenter Guide 6.0 (PDF)
Application Sharing (PDF)
Content Display (PDF)
Web Page Display (PDF)
Getting Ready Guide (PDF)
Success Guide (PDF)

16. E-mail me your request for name/password along with
your name and department:
s.swanson@ndsu.edu
Wimba Login page:
http://www.ndivnlc.wimba.com/