Using
Wimba to Enhance Online Learning
The CUNY Online Baccalaureate, part of the School of Professional
Studies, has been using Wimba Voice and Pronto to more effectively
engage students in the interactive communications that are key to
learning in both online and in-person courses. Specific uses of these
Wimba products and their impact on students in online courses will be
described, along with the factors that influenced the choice of Wimba
and the technology support required.
Presenters:
Ellen Smiley, Academic Director, CUNY Online Baccalaureate (SPS);
Associate Professor, City College
Philip Pecorino, Consortial Faculty, CUNY Online Baccalaureate
(SPS); Professor, Queensborough Community College
Jennifer Sparrow, Consortial Faculty, CUNY Online Baccalaureate
(SPS); Dean for Academic Affairs, Medgar Evers College
Tim DeMagistris, Wimba, Inc.
Sylvie L. F. Richards, Media and Instructional Designer, School
of Professional Studies
Renee McGarry, Technology Fellow, School of Professional
Studies
Use of WIMBA PRONTO by Philip Pecorino,
Consortial Faculty, CUNY Online Baccalaureate (SPS); Professor,
Queensborough Community College All classes fully online
or partly online in CUNY at QCC and SPS with the online BA/BS programs
All students are instructed to download the PRONTO program.
Uses: 1. Extends instructor interaction with students
a. Office Hours b. non-office hours
2. Extends student to student interactions
3. Facilitates interaction with colleagues Modes:
Text messages, voice and video links WIMBA VOICE
with email message to the class WIMBA CLASSROOM
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