Wimba is a live virtual classroom environment that allows instructors to manage a class that includes both on-campus and distance students.

Wimba supports multi-way audio, follow-the-speaker video, application sharing, public and private chat sessions, content upload and storage, electronic whiteboard, and more.

Wimba Resources

Best Practices (PDF) -- Tips and tricks for effective presentations using Wimba Live Classroom.

"Cheat Sheets" (PDF) -- An overview of the different Wimba Live Classroom components such as the interface, communication tools, user management options, and content management options.

Student Introduction to Wimba (PPT)-- This PowerPoint file has information about the Wimba interface that students (and instructors) may find useful for their first trip into Wimba.

Wimba Quick Reference (PPT) -- A series of PowerPoint slides identifying the different areas and icons in the Wimba interface. (Also available in PDF.)

Wimba Classroom Usability Study -- This in on-campus study of the usability of Wimba as a product to determine if Wimba is both effective and tenable as a supplemental educational tool for Missouri S&T students.