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Wimba's Voice Boards allow you to listen to recorded audio discussion topics (blogs). You can also record a new topic or reply to an existing topic.
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 link is within Blackboard, it will be listed just below the name of the voice board.
The three course content areas within Blackboard where your instructor can create a voice board are:
- Course Documents
- Assignments
- Syllabus
If an Authentication screen appears when you launch the voice board, be sure to 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.
4. Select the name of the board you wish to select.
Reply to an existing discussion topic or record a new message
1. To reply to an existing discussion topic, highlight the audio message you want to respond to.
Note: To initiate a new discussion topic, select New. For a new message, type a subject and description.
2. Press Reply. When you reply to an existing message the title or subject as well as the description will automatically be transferred to your message.
For information on recording a discussion topic, see the Recording a Discussion Topic section.
1. Click on the record button (the red circle key). Note: If you are replying to an existing message,the title of the original message will automatically be brought into the Subject line just like it does for an e-mail message.
2. Speak in to your microphone after you have clicked the record key. It is recommended to take no more than 5 minutes to record your message.
You may pause your recording by clicking the pause key. When you are ready to resume the recording, click the pause key again.
3. When you have finished recording, click on the stop key. After you have finished recording, you may listen to your message. To listen to your message before posting it, simply click on the play key.
4. If you are satisfied with your message, you may post it by clicking the Send button.
5. To re-record your message, click the record button again and it will overwrite whatever you previously recorded.
6. Click Yes to the confirmation to re-record your message.
For more information on how to reply to or use a Voice Board, review the tutorial and follow the steps for using Voice Boards.