| Recording a Voice Board Message |    |
You can record new audio blogs or you can record a reply to an existing blog. The Voice Board is similiar to other discussion forums except it has recorded audio blogs instead of text. In addition to recording audio, you can also type text messages in the body of the blog so in addition to the instructor and other students listening to your audio recording, they can also read your typed message.
There are two ways to access Wimba's audio resources. The first way to access Wimba is directly from a link provided within Blackboard or from within a course web page.
The second way to access Wimba's audio resources is by logging into the Wimba Web site at: http://austincc.horizonwimba.com/austincc/ .
Your instructor will provide you with instructions on how to access the Wimba audio resources for your class.
Accessing the Voice Board directly from within Blackboard or a Course Web Site
To Access Wimba directly from within Blackboard or a course web site, click on the URL link your instructor has provided.
If the Voice Board is within Blackboard, the hyperlink to access the board will be just below the name of the board.
The three course content areas within Blackboard where your instructor can have a voice board are:
- Course Documents
- Assignments
- Syllabus
If an authentication screen appears, enter a screen name in the top half of the screen. It is recommended to type your first and last name or to type your first initial and last name. In this way, you will receive proper credit for your participation.
Note: if a security or warning dialog box appears, be sure to select "YES." If you select "NO, the Java audio player will not work.
Logging into Wimba
2. Click on the Communication tab (top of the page)
3. Select the Voice Board & Voice Presentation link. You will see a list of voice boards that are available.
Recording a New Audio Blog
1. To compose a message, click on the NEW button.
You will see a blank message screen.
2. Click on the record button (the red circle icon).
3. Speak in to your microphone after you have clicked the record key. You will have a maximum of 5 minutes to record your message. You may pause your recording by clicking on the pause key. When you are ready to resume the recording, click the pause key again.
4. When you have finished recording, click on the stop key.
5. After you have finished recording, you may listen to your message by selecting the play key (right arrow icon).
6. If you are satisfied with your message, you may post it by clicking the Send button. Be sure that you have entered a subject heading.
7. If you want to re-record your message, you can do so by clicking on the record button again. Click Yes on confirmation screen confirm that you wish to re-record your message.
For more information on how to record an audio blog, review the on-line tutorial.