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How to use Wimba classroom for online tutoring

1.    Before entering the Wimba online tutoring room, both teacher and student first run the Wimba Setup Wizard.

2.   To enter the Wimba online tutoring room:           

2.1.  Teachers go to http://wimba.uncc.edu, and log in with their ninernet credentials

2.2.  Students Click on the respective teacher link in the online tutoring schedule (SEPARATE HANDOUT), or build your URL from this:

       2.2.1 room owner is student: http://67.202.211.176/launcher.cgi?room=stu_[replace […] by Ninernet username]
2.2.2 room owner is staff: staff: http://67.202.211.176/launcher.cgi?room=mtg_[
replace […] by Ninernet username]

3.    Text messaging: Teacher and user can type text messages in the text box in the lower left of the Wimba room.

4.    Audio connection: Teacher and student have to hold the “Talk” button with your mouse (or change the options) when you talk. They can control that their audio is being recorded by monitoring the meter.

5.    Screen sharing (e.g. for viewing the Centro online learning pages together):

5.1.  is initiated by the teacher (through Remote AppShare Request).

5.2.  The student gets to authorize it (by clicking “OK” in a window and dragging a frame around the portion of his screen she wants to share).

5.3.  Both parties can end screen sharing as they wish.

6.    Both teacher and student are advised to have a phone ready as backup. Note that, unless the student releases it, only the teacher phone number is available to the student.

7.    In case of technical problems, make sure you have run the Wimba Setup Wizard and consulted the CTL Wimba FAQ.

8.    Report remaining technical problems to http://helpdesk.uncc.edu or Faculty can call (704) 687-310, Students can call (704) 687-6400. After hours, get help at technicalsupport@wimba.com  or call  866-350-4978.

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