Wimba Voice Tools
This web page introduces you to the basic wimba tools.
We introduce you to four user cases of Wimba Voice Tools.
I want my students to recite their poems and get feedback from their peers.
We recommend Voice Board. This tool allows you to create and attend voice discussion forums on various topics. You can post a voice message on the board, listen to others’ voice messages, and post replies.
Overview: flash movie (0:28) | Demo 1 (read-only) | Demo 2 (Try it out!) **Type in your name as the screen name.
Quick setup: flash movie (0:55)
I want my students to make online presentations on the web pages they made.
We recommend Voice Presentations . This tool allows you to add voice annotation to web pages.
Overview: flash movie (0:21) | Demo **Type in your name as the screen name.
Quick setup: flash movie (1:02)
I assigned a group project. I want to monitor my students' discussions outside the classroom.
We recommend Voice Direct . This tool allows you to have a conference call over the Internet without having students in the same room.
Overview: flash movie (0:33) | Demo **Type in your name as the screen name.
Quick setup: flash movie (1:05)
I want my students to submit recordings of their speech individually but don't want to use email.
We recommend Oral Assessment Builder. This tool allows you to create oral assessments and assign them to a selected group of students. You can give your students a grade along with voice feedback on their performance.
Overview: flash movie (1:19)
Step-by-step instructions on the Oral Assessment Builder
Fore more tools and detailed instructions, go to Communication Tools and Oral Assessment Builder.