CUNY 8th Annual IT Conference

December 4, 2009       

 

 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