The document provides an overview of how to use the Wimba Pronto online collaboration tool. It discusses how to create an account, install the software, recover passwords, customize profiles and status updates, add contacts, hold online office hours, and use features like group chat, app sharing, whiteboarding, and video calls. Etiquette tips are provided such as practicing before key sessions, being aware of bandwidth usage, and retaining chat logs. Potential uses for synchronous group discussions are also mentioned.

1. WimbA Pronto, 09/08/10 Dr Bex Lewis

2. Wimba Pronto: The Session How to create a Pronto account How to install Pronto at home Password Recovery Customisation (e.g. appearance, status update) Etiquette for Wimba Pronto Holding an ‘office hour’

3. Do you have? USB headset with integrated microphone? Module on the Learning Network in which you can practice?

4. The Big Picture: Why E-tools? The tangible benefits identified through the case studies are wide-ranging but can be summarised under the following broad headings: Cost Savings/Resource Efficiency Recruitment and Retention Skills and Employment Student Achievement Inclusion Widening Participation and Social Equality Other Benefits http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/case-studies/tangible/tb-briefing-paper.pdf

5. Synchronous/Asynchronous Synchronous e-learning Works in ‘real time’ Uses tools such as Videoconferencing Chat Aids the development of learning communities Social Learning, less isolation Avoids frustration in getting fast responses to queries Asynchronous e-learning Occurring at different times Uses tools such as Email Discussion boards Supports work relations among learners and with teachers Flexible, especially for part-timers Learners can log on to an e-learning environment at any time and download documents or send messages to teachers or peers. Students may spend more time refining their contributions, which are generally considered more thoughtful compared to synchronous communication. http://www.educause.edu/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/EDUCAUSEQuarterlyMagazineVolum/AsynchronousandSynchronousELea/163445 Image: http://www.kollewin.com/EX/09-15-11/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-collaboration-by-Ramius.gif

8. How to create a Pronto account On the Learning Network: http://learn.winchester.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1203 Scroll down till you see this link on the right (see below) Using this link for Wimba Pronto ensures that the system knows you are a member of Winchester staff/students, and makes the process of creating the ID (a one off process) very simple. To access the system from there just go through your ‘start’ menu as you would for other programs. All programs  Pronto

9. Wimba Pronto “Classmates” Staff/Students are listed according to whether they are in a specific module. Everyone here is “offline”, but the left-hand dot will change colour as these options demonstrate.

10. How to install Pronto at home https://pronto.wimba.com/user/faces/settings.xhtml “Download Wimba Pronto” “Save File” (ProntoSetUp.exe) Run & follow prompts

11. Password Recovery https://pronto.wimba.com/user/

12. Customisation: Appearance Pronto  Preferences  Profile Add Email Short biography (of help internally) Choose Picture (it resizes it) Click [+] to add web addresses

13. Customisation: Status Update Select [+] Write in “Title”, note only 1st word easily visible Select “OK” Choose from “drop-down box:

14. Privacy Options Pronto  Preferences  Privacy [+] ProntoID (not email address), i.e. Bex is drbexl Sign in as invisible Don’t show when I am typing Make me invisible to anyone not in my classes or contacts

15. Other Screens in Preferences (1)

16. Other Screens in Preferences (2)

17. Options In Pronto, go to “View” Show Offline Contacts Show Blocked Contacts Show Classmates Without Pronto Sort Contacts by First/Last Name Sort Contacts by Availability Show Group Counts Expand/Collapse All Groups Show Status Messages

18. Adding “Contacts By default  “Recently Added” New Group?  Actions  New Group  Choose Name Drag & Drop Double Click to view Bio (if added)

19. Group Chat Great for regularly used groups  Actions  Invite to Group Chat Select Group or “New Group Chat” Option to add more users Awaiting connection Just communicate…

21. Drag the box to thesize you need

22. Share that portion of your screen

24. Use editing tools

25. Import Images, or use ‘Gallery’

26. New Canvas, see edits below

27. ‘Permissions’ allows others to edit

28. Save (as .wwb)

29. Save canvas (as .pdf)

30. Video-Call

31. Select the‘shut-eye’ toactivate yourwebcam

32. Click on “Talk”to start conversation

33. Chatlogs

35. You will need to know their ProntoID

36. Add to your contacts list, in a group if desiredActions  Add Contact

37. Holding an ‘office hour’ Drop Down Box  Office Hours Chat Window Opens Student names appear, usually with reason ‘Promote’/Automatic Promotion? Demote or right-click on a user to remove them from the room Preferably: You will need to have advised your students what time(s) you will be available

38. Custom Office Hours Add “Title” Change settings, including Allowing/disallowing student chat in the waiting room Automatic promotion not requiring a reason for entering Add a custom “Greeting” for the waiting room

39. Students can join… Student double-clicks the name of the user whose Office Hours they wish to join. Selects ‘Join’ Provides reason for joining Joins “waiting Room”

40. Sending a Message to the Waiting Room

41. Ending an Office Hours Session To End an Office Hours Session Do one of the following: Close the Office Hours Owner Window. Change your status in the Status Bar to a non-Office Hours status. If there are participants in the Waiting Room, the Close Office Hours window opens and gives you the option to send a message to the Waiting Room. Do one of the following: Type a message in the text box and click Send. Click Don't Send to end the Office Hours session without sending a message. If there are no participants in the Waiting Room, a dialog appears asking you if you are sure that you want to close Office Hours. Click Close.

42. Etiquette for Wimba Pronto Have some practice sessions with others online before using for key sessions Before beginning an AppShare, shut down or minimise any items which you do not want visible (e.g. Data which is sensitive) Be cautious about using video & appshare simultaneously, as they are both bandwidth intensive. Be aware of users on low strength connections. Arrive early for office hours to ensure that all the technology is working properly, and that you are available at the start of the session. Check that your audio is working well. If students are likely to be in the Waiting Room for a while, consider sending a message saying that it will be a while before you can work with them. Set expectations re: the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and avoid the use of “text message” speech/acronyms Retain all chat logs, in case one is needed for a grade appeal, etc.

43. More? For Quick-start guides and further information go to: http://www.wimba.com/services/instructor/pronto/, or http://learn.winchester.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1203#section-9 on the Learning Network

44. Final Thoughts: Possibilities for Wimba Pronto? Group discussion...

45. Thank you for your timeQUESTIONS?

46. Further Information 24/7 Wimba support on 0800 007 6788 http://webhelp.wimba.com/WP/v3_1/en/User_Guide/ Learning Network: http://learn.winchester.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1203 Twitter: http://twitter.com/blwinch Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=106375376072443&ref=ts Blog: http://ltinpractice.blogspot.com/ Email: bex.lewis@winchester.ac.uk