Facilitating+a+Virtual+Classroom+Activity+(WIMBA)

=Facilitating a Virtual Classroom Activity (Wimba)= For this assignment, I was required to create a virtual classroom activity using Wimba. Wimba is a virtual conferencing tool embedded within the Blackboard environment. After contemplating the subject matter of my Wimba session, I decided to demonstrate how educational social networks are beneficial for teachers, and not only for students. By using the web page sharing application within Wimba, I was able to accomplish this easily.
 * Description:**

I began this assignment by opening the Wimba application within my Blackboard unit. I decided to create instruction that demonstrated how educational social networks are beneficial for educators, and not only for students. I made sure to test my speakers and microphone to be certain they were functioning correctly before beginning to archive this session. I used the e-board to create a small welcome note for my class to make my students feel comfortable and at ease. I displayed the Ning website within the content area of the Wimba classroom so that I could show my class how to get navigate Ning's educational networks.
 * Process:**

I learned a lot about using Wimba from an instructor's point of view. I have not had much experience with Wimba in the past so this was certainly a learning experience for me. I was impressed by the e-board capabilities and web page sharing abilities. Wimba was pretty simple to use after some experimentation, although I had some trouble displaying one of the educational networks within the content frame of my session and had to resort to sharing the page by opening a browser window for the individuals in the class. Although at times a bit tricky, Wimba is certainly a great way to make up for the lack of face-to-face interaction that occurs in a distance learning environment.
 * Reflection:**