Library:Online Instruction/Checklist for Instruction Support
Checklist for Wimba Instruction Support in Woodward Room 344
Class is Scheduled. Meet with instructor at least 1 day before the class.
- Confirm room booked. Confirm the instructor has booked the room: http://www.library.ubc.ca/booking
- Confirm you have access to the classroom (ubc.wimba.com)
- Verify with the instructor that you have presenter access to the classroom. [Instructor logs in > clicks in room > Access> User Access> add user id> (your id)> save changes]
- Get the URL for the class
- Discuss instructor requirements. Explain options to instructor.
Discuss how instructor would like to be supported.
Verify with the instructor if they would like you to:- Start arching the class for them
- Take an attendance list
- Pass them questions or comments
- Other
Day of Class: Begin setup approximately 30-45 minutes before class time.
- Bring laptop for “student view”
- Run Set Up Wizard http://67.202.226.156/wizard/wizard.html on instruction support workstation. Check with your instructor as they may want you to run the wizard on their instructor computer too.
- Confirm that audio and sound are working well
- Confirm you have access to the classroom (ubc.wimba.com)
- Verify with the instructor that you have presenter access to the classroom.
[Instructor logs in > clicks in room > Access> User Access> add user id> (your id)> save]
- Get the URL for the class
- Open online classroom 15 minutes prior to class time
- if it’s not already open, open the class
- Greet students as they arrive
Examples:
- “Welcome to this Online Library workshop for Biology 140 students. The class will be starting in X minutes.”
- “Can everyone hear me? Please use the checkmark to indicate if you can hear me. Thanks!”
- “Please try chatting in the bottom lefthand box, or test your microphone. Thanks”
If no response, try sending a chat message to the student: Example: “Hi Jane, before we get started, we’re testing audio and chat. Can you hear me?” - “We will be recording this class. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to log on with an alias or nickname.”
NOTES
Online Culture
- Texting, chatting, etc. can often be more casual, yet professional.
- We may use emoticons to also create an environment which encourages questions and discovery.
- Timely response to inquiry is important and acknowledges to student that help is available. Use of … , or phrase one moment please… to let the patron know we’re still looking for information or that we’ll be right back.
Technical Notes Wimba Classroom Supported Browsers http://www.wimba.com/assets/resources/Wimba_Supported_Browsers.pdf
- Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0
- Mozilla Firefox 3.6
- Windows Vista
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, 8.0
- Mozilla Firefox 3.0, 3.6
- Windows XP
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, 8.0
- Mozilla Firefox 3.0, 3.6
- Mac OS 10.6
- Apple Safari 5.0
- Apple Safari 4.0
- Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Important Information
Admin login: http://67.202.226.156/admin/ [Your ID & Pwd]
Room URL: i.e. http://67.202.226.156/launcher.cgi?room= <_________
Wizard link: http://ubc.wimba.com/wizard/launcher.cgi?wc=wms
Blue phone: 604-638-5113 PIN: ____________ *
* PIN different with each class*
Wimba Technical Support US and Canada:
1-866-350-4978 E-mail: technicalsupport@wimba.com
1-866-350-4978 E-mail: technicalsupport@wimba.com
Tech support Blog: http://teachingwithwimba.pbworks.com/