Wimba Classroom

Wimba Classroom is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration. Wimba Classroom allows instructors to create fully-featured live virtual classrooms in a content area in Blackboard. It supports audio, video, application sharing, content display, and whiteboard. Instructors can use this classroom environment to hold live, online classes, office hours, guest lectures, and meetings in Blackboard.

• Wimba Classroom Presenter Guide (opens in new window)
• Wimba Classroom Participant guide (opens in new window)

The Wimba Classroom can be added directly to content areas within Blackboard courses from the Add Interactive Tool menu. It can also be accessed from Tools menu in your course.

Below is an example classroom, after creating and entering the room.

Further information and guidance can be found on the Wimba Support Website. If you have any queries about using Wimba Classroom within your course(s) please contact the E-Learning Development Unit.