1 - Video Window

The video window may not pop-up until video is playing. You may also show/hide video window using the control bar (see #3 below).
The buttons at the bottom of the the window control (left to right):

1. Start your camera (if you have a camera and the professor has requested you start it).
2. Show/hide the picture-in-picture of your own camera. (If you wanted to check it while the professor were using his camera for example.)
3. Make the video cover the entire screen. (Hit esc to exit fullscreen mode.)

2 - Slides Area

If the professor has uploaded a PowerPoint presentation, the slides will be visible here for students to see.

3 - Wimba Control Bar

This bar contains the main controls for Wimba. Controls (left to right) are:

1. The network status indicator. Shows connection information.
2. The talk button. This button is hold-to-talk. (You may also use the CTRL key on your keyboard to talk.)
3. The volume button and volume meter. Click to open the volume controls. The left slider is for speaker volume (that you hear). The right slider controls the volume of your mic (that the class hears). The mic volume control will be disabled if auto-volume is turned on (this is the default). In the center are volume meters.
4. Show/hide the camera window
5. Get phone-in information. Students are welcome to use the phone-in system at their own expense.
6. Advanced options. These options include a talk "lock" for hands-free speaking, and the ability to select a different microphone than the default.

4 - Chat Area

Comments can be read in the top section of the chat. Underneath, you may select who your comments go to, and to the right is where you type your comments.

5 - Participants Area

This area has a list of participants, as well as indicators of the current status of each participant. Professors may (for example) ask that everyone click the checkmark if they agree or the X if they disagree.

return to "For Students"